Miriam B. Murphy History Blazer May 1996 Home industry—in Utah the two words almost immediately bring to mind the pioneer era and the exhortations of Brigham Young to produce locally as many of life’s necessities as possible. No doubt the Mormon leader would have applauded the tub-thumping of the Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA) 70 years later. During 1917 the Utah …
A Look at Working Women in the Early 20th Century
Miriam B. Murphy History Blazer, November 1995 The 20th century produced dramatic changes and opportunities for women. The events leading up to statehood brought to an official end at least the practice of polygamy, and the state constitution restored women’s right to vote and guaranteed other equal rights. Laws passed in 1911 and 1913 set maximum hours and minimum wages …