United States. National War Labor Board (1918-1919)

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The National War Labor Board (NWLB) was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson in April, 1918. Guided by the principles of labor relations suggested by the President's Mediation Commission in September, 1917, the Board's purpose was to settle labor-management disputes and stabilize wages during World War I. The NWLB consisted of five industry representatives (chosen by the National Industrial Conference Board), five labor representatives (chosen by the A.F.of L.), and two co-chairs appointed by President Wilson.

From the description of Records, 1918-1919. [microform] (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64091531

The National War Labor Board (NWLB) was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson in April, 1918. Its purpose was to enforce the principles of labor relations suggested by the President's Mediation Commission in September, 1917. The NWLB consisted of five industry representatives (chosen by the National Industrial Conference Board), five labor representatives (chosen by the AFL), and two cochairs appointed by the President.

From the description of U.S. National War Labor Board records, 1918-1919 (inclusive), [microform]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122591068
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referencedIn Davis, William Hammatt, 1879-. The reminiscences of William Hammatt Davis, 1958, [microform]. Yale University Library
referencedIn Wise, Henry. Papers, 1918-1955. Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
referencedIn William H. Taft Papers, 1784-1973, (bulk 1880-1930) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Hugh Sisson letter, 1921 Hoover Institution Archives
creatorOf Minnesota State Board of Arbitration. Subject files, 1903, 1918-1921. Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts
creatorOf United States. National War Labor Board (1918-1919). Records, 1918-1919. [microform] Cornell University Library
referencedIn United States National War Labor Board. Case No. 111-6230-D, 1943. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives
referencedIn Dixon, Robert Galloway, 1920-. Robert G. Dixon, Collector. National War Labor Board documents. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Feiss, Richard A., 1878-1954. Series 1. Professional papers, 1918-1942, bulk 1918-1927. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Haines, Lynn, 1876-1929. Lynn Haines papers, 1909-1931. Minnesota Historical Society Library
referencedIn Leo Wolman Papers, 1870-1958, (bulk 1915-1958) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. Sidney Hillman correspondence, 1911-1929, 1914-1929 (bulk). Cornell University Library
creatorOf United States. National War Labor Board (1918-1919). U.S. National War Labor Board records, 1918-1919 (inclusive), [microform]. Yale University Library
referencedIn Holben, Ralph E. Investigation into the purposes and achievements of the United States National War Labor Board [microform] / Ralph E. Holben. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Hanna, Hugh S. (Hugh Sisson). Hugh Sisson letter, 1921. Stanford University, Hoover Institution Library
creatorOf United States National War Labor Board. Files. Cornell University Library
referencedIn National Association of Manufacturers (U.S.). Records, 1895-1990 (bulk 1930-1976). Hagley Museum & Library
referencedIn Pennsylvania Power & Light Company. Predecessor and subsidiary companies. Local transit companies. Records, 1883-1941. Hagley Museum & Library
referencedIn Dixon, Robert G, Collector. National War Labor Board documents. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives
referencedIn United States. National War Labor Board (1942-1945). United States National War Labor Board. Case No. 111-6230-D, 1943. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Frey, Noah J., 1883- . Papers, 1919. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
referencedIn Bardsley, William W.,. United States National Recovery Administration and National War Labor Board. Printed and mimeographed documents, 1933-1945. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Lind, John, 1854-1930. John and Norman Lind papers, 1870-1933. Minnesota Historical Society Library
creatorOf United States National War Labor Board. Files Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives
referencedIn United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America. International Officers. Correspondence of United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America International Officers, 1936-1956. University of Pittsburgh
referencedIn Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America records, 1914-1980, 1920-1950 (bulk) Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives
referencedIn Murray, Philip, 1886-1952. The Philip Murray papers. Catholic University of America
creatorOf United States. National War Labor Board (1918-1919). [Minor publications]. Yale University Library
referencedIn John and Norman Lind papers., 1870-1933. Minnesota Historical Society
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