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Parker’s Book on Working Women and Laundry
Cornelia Stratton Parker, widow of UW professor Carleton Parker, writes Working With the Working Woman describing her laundry work experiences. She cites Percy Mendelson of the Carolyn Laundry in New York who touts paternalism and maternal guidance as solutions to women workers issues. Mendelson recalls wartime labor loyalty and praises limited strikes as he argues for employer care and supervision.
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Cornelia Stratton Parker
Carleton Parker
University of Washington
New York
Percy Mendelson
Carolyn Laundry
Mr. Mendelson
Mr. P. M
Mra. Parker
Parker
Mendelson