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	Teachers overview primary sources contact us Gallery advertisements art books data diagrams diaries documents letters maps newpapers objects photographs About philosophy bibliography credits	Eva McDonald Valesh Title: Photograph of Eva McDonald Valesh Type: Photograph Date: ca. 1885 Source: Minnesota Historical Society Description: Journalist Eva Valesh (1866-1956) worked to expose poor working conditions in Minneapolis factories and mills during the late 1800s. She was active in many political and labor movements of her time. Her work earned her both respect and criticism. Factory owners were angered that she exposed the working conditions of their employees, and many people thought she should be at home doing traditional "women's work."