Glass plate negatives and photographic prints of factory and housing conditions
Series Number
A3029
Summary
These glass plate negatives and prints depict views of conditions inside factories, usually showing workers in chemical, food, glass, clothing, and other industries. The images show inadequate ventilation or exhaust systems; dirt and animals contacting food products; unguarded machinery; overcrowding of machinery and narrow or obstructed aisles; young children working; excessive heat and humidity; inadequate lighting; inadequate sanitation and other unhealthy conditions; and structural deficiencies in buildings and other physical dangers. Also included are views of workers' homes.
Creator
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series contains correspondence, memoranda, minutes of staff meetings, staff reports, questionnaires and responses, research notes and rough statistical tables, and draft copies of forms relating to the Wage Investigation. Many of the files document wages and working conditions in the different industries under investigation.
Creator
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Factory Investigating Commission Press releases concerning commission hearings or statements
Series Number
A3022
Summary
This series consists of Factory Investigation Commission press releases addressing labor law recodification, fire hazards in stores, wage legislation, issues related to enforcing laws, and business owners' complaints.
Creator
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.