Charts, graphs, and tables prepared for publication in the Commission's reports
Series Number
A3032
Summary
This series of charts, graphs, and tables was prepared for publication in the Factory Investigation Commission's reports. These records provide statistics and trends in wages, hours, and employment practices in industries studied by the Commission such as the mercantile, shirt, paper box, confectionery, and millinery industries.
Creator
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
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
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York State Industrial Commissioner Bureau of Public Work wage claim case files
Series Number
B0322
Summary
This series consists of claims filed against government employers (or their contractors) by laborers, workmen, and mechanics employed on public work projects. Under Article 8 of the State Labor Law, claims could be filed against government employers (or their contractors) for non-payment of prevailing wage rates, non-payment of premium pay (overtime), or non-payment of the prevailing rate of supplements (benefits). The series includes hearing reports and recommendations, copies of orders and determinations, correspondence, and inter-office memorandums.
Creator
New York (State). Industrial Commissioner
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Statistical tables compiled for report on wage investigation
Series Number
A3009
Summary
Statistical tables based on data collected by field agents about factory employees from establishments studied 1912-1914. The tables provide statistics about factory workers such as: wages; age; sex; time worked; years worked; immigration status; occupation; and housing. The series contains background information about how the information was gathered to create the tables.
Creator
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Lists of businesses, occupations, and code numbers used in the Wage Investigation
Series Number
A3010
Summary
This series contains rough notes and lists providing agents of the Factory Investigating Commission with information on the recording and coding of business establishments and occupations.
Creator
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Factory Investigating Commission General Wage Investigation data cards
Series Number
A3000
Summary
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, paper box factories, and confectionery factories.
Creator
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
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
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Notes and tables for a study on "Dependence and Wages"
Series Number
A3030
Summary
These data cards and other records document a study on "Dependence and Wages". The series provides information about the relationship between wages and dependence on charity. Records were compiled about causes of destitution, wages by occupation, family size, weekly income, and housing for a report that was never published.
Creator
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
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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.