Abstract

Papers of Frank Schmidt, college of business professor, industrial psychology scholar, and innovator of research methods.

Scope and Contents These records document educational programs presented by the Labor Center during the period 1952-1993. The programs were primarily classified as conferences, seminars, institutes, and short-courses. The records consist largely of printed programs and other printed materials utilized by instructors and student participants, student rosters, and correspondence directly related to the planning and execution of those programs. Occasionally, records of other professional activities of staff members are included, primarily attendance at out-of-state conferences.The bulk of the material covers 1962 to 1993. The focus during this period was labor rather than management, with documentation of attendees, correspondence, course materials, and booklets which were often provided by the various unions. Not all booklets are identified in the box list. Photographs of course participants are included in nearly every box, and may be included in folders but unlisted. Most of the programs conducted...