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Scope and Contents The commencement of World War I affected the Association drastically, The IALL congresses were cancelled and funds that had been available to further the work of the AALL were diverted to war relief. But sickness insurance and unemployment were still major issues. Frederick Hoffman, who had been active on the Sickness Insurance Committee of the AALL reported himself upset over the principle of compulsory insurance. Katherine Coman suggested (8/13/14) that the committee stress prevention as...