Vernon R. Stedman Papers, 1933-1972

Vernon Stedman's papers consist primarily of drafts of dissertation chapters in varying stages of completion, as well as materials which Stedman collected, presumably for use in writing his dissertation. The IBU subgroup contains correspondence between John M. Fox and Clyde W. Deal, as well as a large number of labor agreements and wage scales. The subgroup also contains scattered materials from both MMP and MEBA, and materials that concern more than one union such as jointly-negotiated agreements. The National Labor Bureau subgroup includes records of and exhibits from proceedings on behalf of MEBA, as well as reports and other writings not clearly related to Stedman's dissertation. Personal Papers contains dissertation chapter drafts, fragments and research notes, a transcript of an interview Stedman conducted with Clyde W. Deal in 1955, and notes from an interview with Ralph Goldsmith, also affiliated with the IBU. Also present are Stedman's coursework, and several subject files covering topics which Stedman documented primarily through newspaper clippings. Folders containing dissertation chapters have been kept in original order and often include fragments, notes, revisions and related material. In several of the chapters, the most complete draft as assembled by Stedman is followed by a folder with other drafts, fragments or revisions.

Major correspondents include Clyde W. Deal, John M. Fox and economist Robert J. Lampman.