Some questions to get you started
We want to collect as many stories as possible, with all the details you remember
Sample questions
- What hours did you work? And what were the working conditions like?
- Who did you work with and for?
- How much did you get paid and how? What did you typically do with your paycheck?
- If you found romance or made good friends working tobacco, tell us about it.
- What were the hazards of the work you did?
- What part did you like the best? The least?
- If you remember anyone playing pranks, or getting into trouble, tell us about it.
- What day or days working tobacco stand out for you and why?
- Did you get together after work with fellow tobacco workers? If so, what did you do?
- What did working tobacco teach you?
- Would you recommend it to a young person today, and if so, why?
For details on how to submit your story, go back to the HOME page.