State Historical Society of Iowa

Receptionist Helping a Guest at the State Historical Museum, 2019

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Receptionist Helping a Guest at the State Historical Museum, 2019
Courtesy of State Historical Museum of Iowa, 2019

Description

This photograph show the State Historical Museum of Iowa receptionist Brain Trotter. Trotter is shown helping a visitor check in at the museum. 

Source-Dependent Questions

  • What do receptionists need to be good at their job?
  • How is this job the same as jobs in the 1900 and 1950? How is it different?
  • About 10 percent of receptionists are men. What might be some reasons for this number?