Subject and survey files, 1937-1940.

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Subject and survey files, 1937-1940.

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The series contains records gathered by the committee from industries, labor unions, business organizations, and state and federal government for its investigation of job discrimination against persons over forty years of age.

2 cu. ft. (2 microfilm reels)

New York State Archives

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Wadsworth, James J.

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New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee on Discrimination in Employment of the Middle-Aged

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The Joint Legislative Committee on Discrimination in Employment of the Middle-Aged was created (Concurrent Resolution, May 7, 1937) to investigate underlying causes of job discrimination of persons over forty years of age and to amend remedial legislation or other measures. The committee existed from 1937 to 1940. It held public hearings and conferences in 1937 and 1938 to receive evidence and recommendations from employees, employers, labor leaders, scientists, governme...