New York State Governor David B. Hill Factory Inspector Appointment Files A3216

New York State Governor David B. Hill Factory Inspector Appointment Files

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

Legislation of 1886 established regulations for employment of women and children in factories and directed the governor to appoint a factory inspector and assistant factory inspector to enforce the regulations and prosecute violators. This series contains letters from persons requesting appointment as factory inspector, and letters recommending or objecting to the appointment of individuals to that position.

Creator:

New York (State). Governor (1885-1892 : Hill)

Title:

Factory inspector appointment files

Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1885-1890

Series Number:

A3216

Arrangement

Chronological.

Administrative History

Legislation of 1886 (L. 1886, Ch. 409) established regulations for employment of women and children in factories and directed the governor to appoint a factory inspector and assistant factory inspector to enforce the regulations and prosecute violators. The following year the Legislature authorized the factory inspector to appoint up to eight deputies with the same duties.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains letters from persons requesting appointment as factory inspector, and letters recommending or objecting to the appointment of individuals to that position. These letters generally provide little information about the person, although they occasionally note political leanings, background, relevant experience, or other qualifications. Several were sent to the governor before a bill was actually signed into law in anticipation of such positions being made available.