It was a time before working from home, and laptop was a type of tray!
Over the years, working has been changed beyond recognition in Sheffield.
But when these pictures were taken, The Star only used black and white film. Now we have used technology to transform them into colour.
They show the working life of residents across the city, ranging from engineering in the early 60s to advertising in the 90s.
We also show how the work of teachers had changed, looking back at the days when the blackboard reigned supreme, and interactive white boards were not even imagined.
Take a look at the 17 pictures we have put together.
See how the word of work has changed.
9. New computer, 70s style
New Computer in the Accounts Department at the Star Office. Picture shows Barrie Roding (l) and Ashley Wilks (r). 3 December 1976. Picture: Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
10. Royal Victoria Hotel
An operator in the switchboard at the Royal Victoria Hotel, Sheffield, in 1961. Picture: Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
11. Town Hall secretary
David Blunkett - leader of Sheffield City Countil - 15th May 1980 - dictating to his secretary, Valda Waterfield, at his office in the Town Hall. Pictured also with his dog Ted. Picture: Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
12. Information Office
The busy Civic Information Office, Surrey Street, Sheffield, August 23, 1982. Picture: Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers