Series 1. Correspondence, 1905-1943. [microform].

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Series 1. Correspondence, 1905-1943. [microform].

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The correspondence of the American Association for Labor Legislation (AALL) consists largely of exchanges between John B. Andrews, executive secretary of the Association from 1909 until his death in 1943, and various political figures, union officials, scholars, and social activists, all interested in the activities of the Association.

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