Background report on Buffalo department stores employees strike
Series Number
A3017
Summary
This series consists of a background report on the 1913 department store worker strike in Buffalo, New York. The report deals mainly with wages, although in addition to higher wages, strikers were demanding Saturday night closing of stores, an eight-hour day, and better sanitary conditions. Packard's report recommended that the Factory Investigating Commission hold a public hearing on the issues raised by the strikers.
Creator
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
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Correspondence, drafts, and printed material related to commission investigation of fire hazards in stores
Series Number
A3028
Summary
This series documents the Factory Investigating Commission's preparation of proposals and reports on fire hazards in stores. Included are letters, memoranda, lists of persons attending a hearing on the fire hazard, lists of stores inspected and store representatives seen, printed floor plans, reports, general specifications for factory fire alarms, and a an outline of part of the "Maintenance" section for a report on fire hazards, safety devices, and exits in store restaurants, kitchens, factories, and workrooms.
Creator
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
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Correspondence concerning the field investigation in Upstate New York
Series Number
A3020
Summary
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. There is also correspondence between the Commission and establishments and businessmen concerning plans to investigate the establishments, and upcoming public hearings on wages.
Creator
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.