John Rogers Commons papers, 1859-1967, bulk 1887-1945. [microform].

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John Rogers Commons papers, 1859-1967, bulk 1887-1945. [microform].

The papers are divided into the following series: Ser. A. General correspondence (1859, 1894-1967); Ser. B. Unemployment insurance for the Chicago clothing market (1922-1929); Ser. C. Research files (1875-1932); Ser. D. Book manuscripts; Ser. E. Articles, speeches, and miscellaneous writings: chronological file: scrapbooks (1887-1918); unbound (1908-1933); topical file (1892-1938); Ser. F. Newspaper clippings (1906-1936); Ser. G. University file (1910-1967); Ser. H. Photographs (1881-1934).

24 microfilm reels.

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Miller, Harold L., 1949-

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Commons, John R. (John Rogers), 1862-1945

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In academic circles, John R. Commons is most remembered for his histories of the labor movement and as founder of what is commonly called the "Wisconsin School" of labor history. As an economist and student of government he was responsible for the design of reforms during the Progressive era and after, which drastically changed the role of government and paved the way for the New Deal. From the description of John Rogers Commons papers, 1859-1967, bulk 1887-1945. [microform]. (Unknow...