The hard working folks that kept New Jersey going.
It's a safe bet that, good or bad, everyone remembers their first job.
Some folks have had the good fortune to enjoy working for one employer for their entire career, and then there are people like me who have had so many jobs that there's a really long pause after the question 'And what do YOU do?'
But whether you had only a handful of employers or were on your way to working for everyone in New Jersey, you'll likely enjoy this gallery of the hard working people of New Jersey over the years.
Folks in fields like education, law enforcement and public safety will be covered in different galleries, so keep an eye out for them in the future.
And here are links to more galleries you'll enjoy.
Vintage photos of people hard at work in N.J.
Vintage photos of jobs and workers in N.J.
Vintage photos of working people in N.J.
Greg Hatala may be reached at greghatalagalleries@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter @GregHatala. Find Greg Hatala on Facebook.