Papers, 1919-1965.

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Papers, 1919-1965.

Papers of Swett, director of the woman and child labor division of the Wisconsin State Industrial Commission, 1920-1956, including congratulatory correspondence, award citations, a copy of John R. Commons' thoughts on women's minimum wage laws, 1919, and a speech by Helen C. White re-dedicating the University of Wisconsin's "sift and winnow" plaque, 1957.

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University of Wisconsin

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The University of Wisconsin-Extension promotes continuing education and lifelong learning by providing statewide access to university resources and research to the people of Wisconsin. Its four divisions are continuing education; cooperative extension; entrepreneurship and economic development; and broadcast and media innovations. From the guide to the University of Wisconsin Extension Program Reports, 1960-1969, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries) ...

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...

White, Helen Constance, 1896-1967

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Swett, Maud.

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