Various speeches and presentations regarding the experiment in the Inspection Branch. The original study was to see the effect of lighting on the operators, which was found to be negligible. What they did find is that the production in the test...
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,...
Unfinished rough draft that concentrates on determining under what conditions people perform their best work. Records were kept of each test employees amount of sleep, diet, attendance, comments, physical examinations, and earnings. The temperature...
Typewritten report by R. D. Gross written in July 1931. This paper discusses the different experiments conducted at Hawthorne, some of the resulting data that was collected, and analyzes how it might be used.
Two reports, one by Mr. Lovekin and one by Mr. Roethlisberger regarding their interviewing of the supervisors. Mr. Lovekins report divided by topics that the men discussed and then analyzed by percentage that felt one way or the other on each...
Two page form/questionnaire used for personal data collection and observation. A narrative case history for each of the 5 mica splitting operators follows. The case histories give marital status and age. There is a discussion of living...
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
The reports of the experiments at the Hawthorne Plant generated a great deal of interest. Directors of various companies requested further information for use in their company. Several university professors requested information for use in their...
Tables from a 1928 study that was started to test the length of time needed to gain efficiency in mica splitting. The weekly average output of 34 experienced operators was used as the standard. Fifty-two inexperienced operators were studied. ...
Study of the workers reactions to a five-day workweek with standard hours versus a five and one-half day workweek with shorter days. Workers unanimously preferred the five-day workweek with Saturday morning off. Also included is the study that...
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...
A proposed act accepting the agreement submitted by E.R. Cheadle, Special Commissioner of Choctaw and Chickasaw and Commissioner to Five Civilized Tribes, on September 5, 1899. Passed House, Senate, and approved October 31, 1899.
A resolution authorizing the National Secretary to furnish the Chickasaw Authorities a copy of the action of the Choctaw Council relative to the Special Agreement made September 5, 1899. Passed and approved November 1, 1899.
A resolution authorizing the Principal Chief of the Nation to select one person to prepare all books or rolls and deliver same to the commissioners. Passed and approved September 18, 1896.
Report addressing the work of a counselor during the three month period of January through March, 1943. It stated what she did on a daily basis and showed how her work was valuable to the company by increasing employee morale, providing proof...
Records regarding mica-splitting operator fives performance. Included are a formal summary, a list of comments, and a log of favorable and unfavorable comments. The favorable and unfavorable comment log is for the period from 1928 to 1930. Also...
Record of observations of the relay assembly test room operations. Conversations of the workers were recorded in detail. Also recorded were observations of their moods, in handwritten marginalia
Record of observations of the relay assembly test room operations. Conversations of the workers were recorded in detail. Also included are observations of their moods in handwritten marginalia. During this period, several workers were informed...
Raw data regarding the effect of rest break variations on the daily output of 5 mica-splitting operators was measured over a 37-week period in 1928. Included are tables of the average accumulated totals, charts of output, and daily output logs for...
Bill No. 2. An act granting to John E. McBrayer a charter for a ferry on the Arkansas River. Passed House October 5, 1900. Passed Senate and approved October 8, 1900. Disapproved by President William McKinley, December 7, 1900.
Bill No. 2. An act granting to John E. McBrayer a charter for a ferry on the Arkansas River. Passed Senate October 5, 1900. Passed House October 15, 1900. Disapproved by President.
Bill No. 1. A resolution that Green McCurtain and his substitute N.B. Ainsworth, make report of their acts at Washington for the past year. Passed and approved October 5, 1894.
A resolution to employ an accountant to examine the books, vouchers, and certificates of the National Auditor from October 5, 1872. Passed House and approved November 4, 1872.