Guide to the John Laing Clark papers , 1942-1974
Brown University Library, Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
E-mail: hay@brown.edu
Published in 2010
Collection Overview
| Title: | John Laing Clark papers |
| Date range: | 1942-1974 |
| Creator: | Clark, John Laing |
| Extent: | 1 linear feet |
| Abstract: | John Laing Clark of the law firm Edwards and Angell in Providence, R.I., collected this material on labor law, specifically wage and price stabilization, over the course of 32 years. Included are notes, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, reports, forms, government documents, law letters and manuals. |
| Language of materials: | English |
| Repository: | Brown University Library, Special Collections |
| Collection number: | Ms. 2010.025 |
Scope & content
These materials relate to Laing’s work on wage stabilization specifically and labor law in general and include notes, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, reports, forms, government documents, law letters and manuals.Access Points
Subject TopicsArrangement
The materials are arranged chronologically.
- Series 1. 1942-1944
- Series 2. 1951-1953
- Series 3. 1971-1974
Biographical note
John Laing Clark, during his time at the law firm of Edwards and Angell (now Edwards Angell Palmer and Dodge), did a great deal of research on labor law, specifically wage and price stabilization--intended to control the increase in wages and inflation. His research spans its inception in 1942 through the creation and abolition of the U.S. Wage Stabilization Board in 1951 and 1953, respectively, up to the 1970 the Economic Stabilization Act, which "stabilized prices, rents, wages, and salaries at levels not less than those prevailing on May 25, 1970." (http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/432.html).Access & Use
| Access to the collection: | There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
| Use of the materials: | Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: | John Laing Clark papers, Ms. 2010.025, Brown University Library. |
| Contact information: | Brown University Library, Special Collections Box A, John Hay Library Providence, RI 02912 Tel: 401-863-2146 E-mail: hay@brown.edu |
Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION | |
| Acquisition: | Gift of John Laing Clark, 1986: A86-39 |
| ABOUT THE FINDING AID | |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared by Gaelen Adam. |
| Encoding: | Finding aid encoded by Gaelen Adam 2010 June 17 |
| Descriptive rules: | Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
Series 1. Materials from 1942 to 1944
| Box 1, Folder 1 | Scrapbook Contents Note: newspaper clippings, documents |
1942-1944 |
Series 2. Materials from 1951 to 1953
| Box 1, Folder 2 | Loose Material Contents Note: correspondence, pamphlets, notes, forms, newspaper clippings |
1951-1953 |
| Box 1, Folder 3 | Wage Stabilization Material Contents Note: bound: government docs, contacts, pamphlets, notes, |
1951-1953 |
| Box 1, Folder 4 | Salary Stabilization Material Contents Note: bound: government docs |
1952-1953 |
| Box 1, Folder 5 | WSB Interpretation Bulletins Contents Note: bound |
1952 |
| Box 1, Folder 6 | Wage and Salary Stabilization handbooks |
1951, 1952 |
| Box 1, Folder 7 | Defense Production Act booklets |
1950-1952 |
| Box 1, Folder 8 | National Industrial Conference Board Wage Stabilization Manual |
1951 |
| Box 1, Folder 9 | Health Welfare and Pension Programs under Wage Stabilization |
1951 |
| Box 1, Folder 10 | Practicing Law Institute Forum on Prices, Wages and Priorities |
1951 |
Series 3. Materials from 1971 to 1974
| Box 1, Folder 11 | Economic Controls: Phase 1 Contents Note: newspaper clippings, notes, documents, pamphlets |
1971-1974 |
| Box 1, Folder 12 | Economic Controls: Phase 2 Contents Note: newspaper clippings, notes, documents, pamphlets |
1971-1974 |
| Box 1, Folder 13 | Economic Controls: Phase 3 Contents Note: newspaper clippings, notes, documents, pamphlets |
1971-1974 |
| Box 1, Folder 14 | Economic Controls: Phase 4 Contents Note: newspaper clippings, notes, documents, pamphlets |
1971-1974 |
| Box 1, Folder 15 | Wage Stabilization Forms |
1971-1974 |
| Box 1, Folder 16 | Economic Controls: Dividends |
1971-1974 |
| Box 1, Folder 17 | Wage and Price Controls: Law Letter |
1972-1973 |
| Box 1, Folder 18 | Economic Stabilization Program booklets |
1973 |