John R. Commons, Microfilm collection, 1859-1967.

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John R. Commons, Microfilm collection, 1859-1967.

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"The Commons papers date 1859-1967, although the vast majority fall within the years 1887-1945"--Scope and Content of Guide. Reels 1-5 -- General correspondence, 1859, 1894-1967 ; 6-8 -- Unemployment insurance for the Chicago Clothing Market, 1922-1929 ; 9-11 -- Research files, 1875-1932 ; 12-14 -- Book Manuscripts ; 15-17 -- Articles, speeches, and miscellaneous writings, chronological file scrapbooks, 1887-1918, 1938-1943 ; 17-18 -- Unboud, 1908-1933 ; 19-21 -- Topical file, 1892-1938. Reels 21-22 -- Newspaper clippings, 1906-1936 ; 22-24 -- University file, 1910-1967 ; 24 -- Photographs, 1881-1934.

24 microfilm reels + Guide.

Cornell University Library

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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...