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The Lowell Mill Girls: America’s Forgotten Labor Struggle
The Lowell Mill Girls labored in harsh conditions, worked long hours for low wages, and lived under strict factory rules. But they didn’t just accept their fate - they fought back. Watch as we ...
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1853 Time Table for the Lowell Mills Each corporation in Lowell posted a work schedule. The time table provides information on seasonal work schedules and breaks for meals. Hamilton Company Payroll ...
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Market inside old Mass. mill to close at end of January
A popular market inside an old Lowell mill is set to close at the end of the month because the owner is donating the building to a charter school. Mill No. 5, tucked into the upper floors of an ...