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War Department Office of the Quartermaster. Administration of Labor Standards for Army Clothing, 1917

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 4

Abstract

ACWA's investigation into working conditions in factories making military uniforms. Conditions included over 48 hours per week, low wages, sub-contracting, tenement house work, unskilled labor and child labor.

Dates

  • 1914-1980
  • 1920-1950 (bulk)

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

Access to some portions of the collection is restricted; contact Kheel Center reference archivist for further details.

Extent

208.33 cubic feet

Repository Details

Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository

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