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Creator:
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Abstract:
These work reports document the daily activities of Factory Investigating Commission employees. Field and office staff work cards list factory field visits; the type of work; and relevant staff expenses..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Abstract:
Factory Investigation Commission staff recorded their assignments to conduct factory surveys on these appointment cards. The cards contain information on: the firm visited; owner's name, date of scheduled visit; and the field agent assigned to do the research..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Title:
Series:
A3000
Dates:
1912-1914
Abstract:
The General Wage Investigation data cards provide background information for reports and recommendations on wage legislation. The 70,000 cards compiled by field agents detail information about the wages and personal history of employees in four industries: department stores, shirt and collar factories, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Title:
Series:
A3016
Dates:
1914
Abstract:
The cost of living report, draft and background notes were used to study the laboring class in New York City. This series contains data on cost of living for single women and men; cost of living for families; workers' living conditions; and workers' earnings and expenditures. The series also contains .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Abstract:
This series contains letters, memorandums, and telegrams of the Factory Investigation Commission regarding administrative activities, plans for and methodology of investigations, and proposed solutions. Correspondents include government agencies; businessmen and organizations; employee and civic groups; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Title:
Factory Investigating Commission establishment financial analysis reports for the Wage Investigation
Series:
A3014
Dates:
1912-1913
Abstract:
Field agents of the Factory Investigation Commission prepared financial analysis reports for the Wage Investigation 1912-1913. These reports were compiled from interviews and factory records to determine ability to increase wages. The reports contain gross revenue; manufacturing costs; selling expenses; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Title:
Series:
A3020
Dates:
1914
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence between field agents in Upstate New York and staff in the main office in New York City. The correspondence concerns data cards; instructions to agents; factories and stores under investigation; salaries, and supplies to study Upstate during the Wage Investigation. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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