Commons, John R. Collection on Microfilm, 1859-1967
Collection Number: 5738 mf

Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
John R. Commons Collection on Microfilm, 1859-1967
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
5738 mf
Abstract:
"The Commons papers date 1859-1967, although the vast majority fall within the years 1887-1945" from the Scope and Content Note of the Guide.
Creator:
Commons, John R.
Quanitities:
2.67 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English

Biographical / Historical

John R. Commons was born in Hollansburg, Ohio, October 13, 1862, he died May 11, 1945.
After graduating from Oberlin College, Commons earned his PhD at Johns Hopkins University. After appointments at Oberlin and Indiana University, he began teaching at Syracuse University. He was dismissed from Syracuse in 1899, after being considered a radical.
Commons' early work exemplified his desire to unite Christian ideals with the emerging social sciences of sociology and economics.
Common's contribution to labor history is considered equal to his contibutions to the theory of institutional economics.

Reels 1-5 -- General correspondence, 1859, 1894-1967
Reels 6-8 -- Unemployment insurance for the Chicago Clothing Market, 1922-1929
Reels 9-11 -- Research files, 1875-1932
Reels 12-14 -- Book Manuscripts
Reels 15-17 -- Articles, speeches, and miscellaneous writings, chronological file, scrapbooks, 1887-1918, 1938-1943
Reels 17-18 -- Unbound, 1908-1933
Reels 19-21 -- Topical file, 1892-1938. Reels 21-22 -- Newspaper clippings, 1906-1936
Reels 22-24 -- University file, 1910-1967
Reels 24 -- Photographs, 1881-1934
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INFORMATION FOR USERS

Preferred Citation

John R. Commons Collection on Microfilm #5738 mf. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.

Related Materials

Related Collections: /4057: James A. Gross NLRB Files /4073: James O. Morris Office Files 5001 mf: American Association for Labor Legislation Records on Microfilm 5001 PAM: American Association for Labor Legislation Pamphlet File 5236: Edwin Emil Witte Papers 5618: Charles D. Wrege Research Papers Regarding History of Management 5780/047: ILGWU Joint Board Dress & Waistmakers' Union of Greater New York Managers' Correspondence 5912m: John R. Commons "Accident Prevention, Health and Group Insurance" Manuscript 6014: Charles D. Wrege Collection of History of Management Documents 6034: Rare Pamphlet Collection 6206: Clyde Summers Office Files

SUBJECTS

Names:
Commons, John R. (John Rogers),, 1862-1945.
Miller, Harold L., 1949-
Subjects:
Unemployment insurance.

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Reel 1
Index to General Correspondence and General Correspondence -- 1859-1911
Reel 2
General Correspondence -- 1911-1915
Reel 3
General Correspondence -- 1916-1924
Reel 4
General Correspondence -- 1924-1930
Reel 5
General Correspondence -- 1930-1967
Reel 6
Unemployment Insurance for the Chicago Clothing Market - Accounts -- Accounts
Reel 7
Unemployment Insurance for the Chicago Clothing Market - Accounts -- Laws
Reel 8
Unemployment Insurance for the Chicago Clothing Market - Rules -- Trade
Reel 9
Research Files - American - Federal
Reel 10
Research Files - Government - Public
Reel 11
Research Files - Research - Wisconsin
Reel 12
Manuscript Copies of Books and Articles
Reel 13
Manuscript Copies of Books and Articles
Reel 14
Manuscript Copies of Books and Articles and Articles, Speeches and Miscellaneous Writings
Reel 15
Articles, Speeches and Miscellaneous Writings -- 1887-1902
Reel 16
Articles, Speeches and Miscellaneous Writings -- 1902-1910
Reel 17
Articles, Speeches and Miscellaneous Writings -- 1906-1922
Reel 18
Articles, Speeches and Miscellaneous Writings -- 1923-1933
Reel 19
Articles, Speeches and Miscellaneous Writings -- 1892-1927
Reel 20
Articles, Speeches and Miscellaneous Writings -- 1895-1929
Reel 21
Articles, Speeches and Miscellaneous Writings -- 1921-1938 and Newspaper Clippings
Reel 22
Newspaper Clippings and University Files Advisors - Friday
Reel 23
University Files - Grades - University and Photographs
Reel 24
Photographs