Tompkins family papers, 1891-1951 (bulk 1891-1917)

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Tompkins family papers, 1891-1951 (bulk 1891-1917)

Portfolio : William H. Avery's correspondence with his daughter, Xora (later Mrs. Perry T. Tompkins) and his son, Russ, relating mainly to activities at the University of California, Berkeley; letter from Frederick Slate to Perry T. Tompkins; and copy of letter from Perry T. Tompkins to Marriott Welch. Oversize folder: Harvard diplomas granted to Perry Thomas Tompkins, 1902-1903.

1 portfolio and 1 oversize folder.

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University of California (1868-1952)

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Administrative History During the mid-twentieth century, the American Labor Movement reached a pinnacle of power and influence within society. The Second World War required that labor be managed as a strategic resource; the high productivity of workers during the war carried over in the peace time economy, which experienced a sustained economic "boom." Unlike European labor relations, where unions play an "official" role in government, the Am...

Avery, William H.

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Tompkins family

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Tompkins, Perry Thomas, 1866-1959.

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Slate, Frederick, 1852-1930.

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Professor of Physics, University of California, Berkeley. From the description of Frederick Slate papers, 1862-1937. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 122576169 Biographical Sketch Frederick Slate, physicist, the University of California at Berkeley, was born in London, England, on January 21, 1852. He obtained his degree from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn in 1871, was instructor of chemist...