The Kansas City, Mo., Central Library is now exhibiting "The Way We Worked: A Visual Exploration of America's labor history from 1857-1987." The exhibit continues through Aug. 19.
Created by the National Archives and the Smithsonian Institution, the exhibit uses more than 70 captioned photos to show the history of U.S. workplaces. It is organized into five themes: Where We Worked, How We Worked, What We Wore to Work, Dangerous and Unhealthy Work, and Conflict at Work. Admission to the library at 14 W. 10th Street is free.
In addition, two speakers will discuss the exhibit. Bruce Bustard, the exhibit curator with the National Archives, will explain why he chose the images and how they offer insight into the U.S. workplace at 7 p.m., Friday, June 29. On Thursday, July 12, also at 7 p.m., archivist Tim Rives will provide a local perspective on the exhibit. Both events are free but reservations are recommended; call (816) 701-3407 or go to www.kclibrary.org. Wine and cheese receptions precede both programs at 6 p.m.
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