Glass plate negatives and photographic prints of factory and housing conditions, 1911-1912.

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Glass plate negatives and photographic prints of factory and housing conditions, 1911-1912.

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These are mostly views of conditions inside factories, usually showing workers. Views of chemical, food, glass, clothing, and other industries illustrate conditions such as: inadequate ventilation or exhaust systems; dirt and animals contacting food products; unguarded machinery; overcrowding of machinery and narrow or obstructed aisles; young children working; excessive heat and humidity; inadequate lighting; inadequate sanitation and other unhealthy conditions; and structural deficiencies in buildings and other physical dangers.

.5 cu. ft.Copies: 1 microfilm reel; 35mm.

New York State Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8279071

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New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission

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The General Wage Investigation was carried out by the Commission to provide background information for reports and recommendations regarding wage legislation. Field agents employed by the Commission used standard-form data cards to collect and compile detailed information about the wages and personal history of employees in four representative industries: department stores, shirt and collar factories, paper box factories, and confectionery factories. The field agents interviewed employees and em...