Minutes, Proceedings, Constitutions and Reports 1891-1908

The papers of John Mitchell contain correspondence (1885-1919), reports and proceedings, pamphlets, and photographs primarily in connection with Mitchell's leading role in the coal-mining industry, the labor movement, and in American industrial relations.

Correspondence constitutes the bulk of the collection. It can be divided roughly into three major areas, reflecting Mitchell's affiliations with the United Mine Workers of America, the National Civic Federation, and New York State Commissions. There is much correspondence relating to the affairs of the American Federation of Labor, as well.

Other significant files include minutes of the United Mine Workers National Executive Board (1900-1908), A.F.of L. Executive Council minutes (1902-1913), and those of the New York State Food Commission (1917-1919) the New York State Workman's Compensation Commission (1914-1919) and the New York State Industrial Commission (1914-1919).