Evidence and exhibits file, 1919-1922.

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Evidence and exhibits file, 1919-1922.

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This series contains materials gathered by the committee in its investigation to determine the causes of the high cost of housing. It contains account and ledger books, correspondence, minute books, and profit/cost analysis reports of insurance companies, banks, trade unions, construction companies, and other organizations involved in the housing industry. The committee examined these groups to determine if collusion of any kind was artificially raising housing costs.

15 cu. ft.

New York State Archives

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New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee on Housing

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Many of the problems caused by the construction trades industry were epitomized by groups like the Building Trades Council (BTC). The committee exposed Council President Robert P. Brindell's practice of using threats, selling "strike insurance," and manipulating the labor supply to extort money from builders and contractors. Initially Brindell, operating under a charter of the American Federation of Labor, gained control of the wrecking trade. Since demolition of old bui...