United States Government, 1917-1967
Subjects in this series include: handicapped workers, legislation (Social Security), United Nations, wages, war labor board, and women workers. A noteable item is House Resolution (HR) 8537 which President Harrison signed into law on August 1, 1892. It was the first of its kind and created the eight hour work day, for all public workers.
Dates
- Creation: 1917-1967
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the Special Collections reading room. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.
Extent
27 Items
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by government department or agency of origin. Over time and use some order may have been lost.
Library Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives
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