Industrial Conditions In Springfield, Illinois: A Survey By The Committee On Women's Work And The Department Of Surveys And Exhibits Russell Sage Foun

By Louise C. Odencrantz

Book Overview

Industrial Conditions in Springfield, Illinois: A Survey by the Committee on Women's Work and the Department of Surveys and Exhibits Russell Sage Foundation (1916) is a comprehensive examination of the working conditions in Springfield, Illinois, during the early 20th century. The book is authored by Louise Christine Odencrantz, who was a member of the Committee on Women's Work and the Department of Surveys and Exhibits at the Russell Sage Foundation.The book provides a detailed analysis of the various industries in Springfield, including manufacturing, retail, and service sectors. It examines the working conditions, wages, and hours of labor for workers, with a particular focus on women and children. The book also provides an overview of the social and economic conditions in the city, including housing, sanitation, and health.The survey conducted by the Committee on Women's Work and the Department of Surveys and Exhibits is based on extensive interviews with workers, employers, and community leaders. The book includes numerous firsthand accounts from workers, providing valuable insights into the daily struggles of working-class families in Springfield.Overall, Industrial Conditions in Springfield, Illinois: A Survey by the Committee on Women's Work and the Department of Surveys and Exhibits Russell Sage Foundation (1916) is an important historical document that sheds light on the working conditions and social issues of the early 20th century. It is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of labor and social justice in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436881811
• ISBN13: 9781436881814
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"