League of Women Shoppers (Washington, D.C.)

The League of Women Shoppers was started in New York City in 1935 and at one time had fourteen branches. The Washington, D.C. league was founded in 1937. The League worked for the establishment of quality standards and compulsory grade labeling on consumer products, a higher minimum wage, federal rent control, and equal pay for equal work. In 1939 the chair of the House Un-American Activities Committee accused the League of having been organized by the Communist Party. Disagreements between the Washington and the New York office contributed to the demise of the League in 1948.

From the description of Records, 1937-1948 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007596

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