Papers, 1968.

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Papers, 1968.

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Manuscript for an (as yet) unpublished book, "A personal encounter with twentieth century development of industrial relations," particularly highlighting Wisconsin's role in the development of protective labor legislation, and Scrimshaw's peronal involvement in these endeavors. This memoir covers Scrimshaw's background (he emigrated from England in 1901), his apprenticeship and work as a bricklayer and member of a trade union, his graduate work in economics at the University of Wisconsin under John R. Commons, and his career highlights, which include his administration of the first modern apprenticeship statute (in Wisconsin), personnel director of a large industrial organization, director of a pioneering university engineering cooperative program, a professor of economics and industrial relations at Marquette University, director of the Milwaukee Regional Labor Board under the N.L.R.B., public panel member of the Chicago Regional War Labor Board, and a mediator/arbitrator in many labor disputes.

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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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...

Scrimshaw, Stewart

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