Correspondence: 1937, Oct 19 - 1939, Mar 31., 1937-1939

During this period, the activity of the AALL continued to diminish, but a few new studies, such as those in the area of labor law administration, were undertaken. Andrews wrote E. W. Bakke (1/3/38) about the AALL study of municipal labor legislation. The budget reached a new low of $25,000. Andrews suggested (1/29/38) to the treasurer, Eustace Seligman, that a special effort be made to secure funds for mine safety, physical examinations for workers, and the ratification of the ILO maritime conventions. John Andrews sent John Winant at the ILO, Geneva (5/6/38), parts of the report on labor inspection in the United States. Andrews returned to Geneva that summer. Andrews and Walter Gellhorn corresponded through October and December on the "...baby Wagner Act" and the Walsh-Healy Bill that the AALL was setting up for the Rhode Island Federation of Labor. Andrews sent the Walsh-Healy Bill to the Rhode Island Federation of Labor (12/22/38). During the first three months of 1939, amendments to the interstate workmen's compensation bill were prepared. Andrews sent Robert Wagner (1/22/39) amendments to the interstate workmen's bill which he hoped Wagner would approve and reintroduce. Frances Perkins replied (1/27/39) to Andrews' note in regard to the Harry Bridges case: "It helps a great deal to hear from one's . . ." John A. Kratz (2/24/39) gave Andrews credit for the original passage of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act and thanked Andrews for his suggestions. Andrews also wrote to Harold Ickes (2/25/39) and (3/1/39), making suggestions for improved administration of vocational rehabilitation.