Florence Jaffray Harriman Papers

Description

Diplomat, political activist, and author. Born Florence Jaffray Hurst.Correspondence, memoranda, reports, speeches, writings, biographical material, autograph album, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, scrapbook, printed material, memorabilia, photographs, and other papers relating to Harriman's service as a member of the U.S. Commission on Industrial Relations (1913-1916), chairman of the U.S. National Defense Advisory Commission's Committee on Women in Industry (1917-1919), and U.S. minister to Norway (1937-1940).

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Florence Jaffray Harriman Papers

Documents in this collection

Addams has sent Harriman materials on the creation of a central authority on industry so the federal government could enforce labor laws.

The Commission on Industrial Relations sends Harriman their recommendations for improvements on women in industry to get her feedback.

The Commission identifies problems regarding the labor of women and children and recommends solutions.

The memorandum examines Addams' suggestions on the Commission's report.

Addams accepts membership on the Advisory Committee of the U.S. Commission on Industrial Relations and congratulates Harriman on her work.