The Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 1939

Published in The Museum of Americana

Issue 29, Spring 2023

“The reclassification of BENDERS, CREPE BOX as EMBOSSERS II provoked indignation in the profession, however only a small minority of labor classification experts had ever heard of a CREPE BOX BENDER, whereas most could readily define the functions of an EMBOSSER. Redefinition of BONERS as FISH BONERS was warmly received. Similarly, the agricultural sector hailed the switch from BREEDERS, RABBIT, GUINEA PIG, RAT, etc. to FARMERS, ANIMAL as progressive and dignified.”