Max Meyer Papers, ca. 1920-1953.

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Max Meyer Papers, ca. 1920-1953.

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The major portion of this collection covers the period 1934-1938 at which time Meyer was Chairman of the NRA, Millinery Code Authority and later Chairman of the Millinery Stabilization Commission. However, items covering other aspects of his career (as banker, arbitrator, and community leader) can be found throughout the collection.

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Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives

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Meyer, Max, 1876-1953.

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Meyer was a fashion industry leader remembered for his interest in labor reform issues, including minimum wage, worker's compensation and working conditions. His interest in education led to his role in the establishment of the Central High School of Needle Trades and Fashion Institute of Technology. He served as the first chairman of the FIT Board of Trustees and was acting president of the college at his death in 1953. From the description of Max Meyer fashion sketches, 1915-1929. ...