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Abram I. Elkus asks Theodore Roosevelt to appear before the Factory Investigation Commission the following week to give his views on child labor, the employment of women in manufacturing, and other related topics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Abram I. Elkus that Roosevelt has not written an article on the topic he suggested, but that Roosevelt will be happy to meet with Elkus to discuss the work of the investigation. Although Roosevelt has no special technical expertise on the topic, he is willing to discuss it in his capacity as a public servant.
Abram I. Elkus explains that a group of Commissioners has been appointed to investigate manufacturing conditions and details the main areas of the inquiry. Elkus hopes that Theodore Roosevelt will lend his expertise to aid the Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-06
At center, a grape-like bunch of faces is surrounded by scenes depicting a reading of the news regarding membership in an organization; a composer struggling to write a neutral war song; a merchant’s shop filled with inspectors rather than customers; an etiquette issue over which utensil to use; and a two panel war comic.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1914-10-31