Correspondence: Erle F. Cress to Paul Cress, regarding the diary of Charles Kroff and its significance as a record of the U.S. Civil War. September 27, 1956.
Seven typewritten research reports that were written using the data collected during the Hawthorne study. The papers look at interviewing techniques in general as well as specific examples from the study. It also discusses and outlines their...
Several reports, memoranda, and letters. It includes two copies of a preliminary report concerning the experiment in personnel counseling by which Personnel Man would interview employees and supervisors in an attempt to find problems in his...
Text of two interviews of two employees, just as they were leaving after being laid off. They both feel they were treated fairly regarding the layoff and both would like to return when times are better. The second interviewee complains about his...
Three documents, two letters and one detailed report. First, Elton Mayos letter to G.A. Pennock dated February 9, 1931, concerning the status of the Western Electric experiments and the importance of studying how fatigue, morale, preoccupation...
Three typewritten papers that were presented at the System Personnel Conference that was held in Southern Pines, North Carolina from October 29 through November 2, 1940. The presented papers on personnel relations were based on findings from the...
Three-year attendance reports of 5 mica test operators recorded in tables. Comparisons are shown between one year in the regular department and two years in the test room
Transcripts of interviews with supervisors regarding the employee interview process, working conditions and supervisor training. They took place in 1929. Some handwritten notes are included as marginalia.
Various pieces of correspondence from 1929-1932 among Western Electric administrators. The earlier pieces of correspondence, including letters to Dr. Elton B. Mayo, Professor of Industrial Research, Graduate School of Business Administration,...