Everything you could imagine about botulism. Very extensive information in outline format.

Site provides an excellent description of botulism and how it affects infants, including information about symptoms, prevention and treatment.

Major food preservation methods and their relationship to the conditions that encourage or inhibit growth of microorganisms.

Instructions for preserving fruits and vegetables.

Girls working in a factory.

Test your knowledge about the foods you eat by taking a short quiz. Match products to their ingredients, answer questions about nutritional values and compute the amount of fruits and vegetables consumed per year.

Succinct article on the trials and tribulations of Filipino cannery workers. Includes information on their housing and lifestyle as well as the turbulent history of their labor organization.

A map from 1904 of Oregon showing the capital of Salem, principal cities and towns, railroads, stage lines, mountains, rivers, and coastal features. "Oregon - Organized as a Territory in 1848; became a state in 1859. Area, 96,030 square...

A map from 1904 of Utah showing the capital at Salt Lake City, counties and county seats, principal cities and towns, railroads, mountains, rivers, and the Salt Lake desert region. "Utah was organized as a Territory in 1850. Area, 84,970...

A map from 1904 of Washington showing the capital, Olympia, principal cities and towns, Indian reservations, railroads, mountains, rivers, and coastal features. "Washington - Organized as a Territory in 1853. Admitted to statehood in...

Built 1912-1940; significant for role in history of salmon canning in Alaska.

This site provides a fascinating look at the workers inside BC Packers in the early 1900s.