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Collection Structure Poster collection >  Technology, production and jobs. Effect of technological improvements in the U.S.A. on production and jobs in manufacturing industries from 1909 to 1939. 1909 - one man plus 3 horsepower produced 5 units. 1919 - one man plus 3 l/2 horsepower produced 6 units. 1929 - one man plus 5 horsepower produced 10 units. 1939 - one man plus 7 horsepower produced 13 units. Increased production - fewer workers. What benefits and problems result? ...
Item Title Technology, production and jobs. Effect of technological improvements in the U.S.A. on production and jobs in manufacturing industries from 1909 to 1939. 1909 - one man plus 3 horsepower produced 5 units. 1919 - one man plus 3 l/2 horsepower produced 6 units. 1929 - one man plus 5 horsepower produced 10 units. 1939 - one man plus 7 horsepower produced 13 units. Increased production - fewer workers. What benefits and problems result? ...
Collection Title Poster collection
Date Created 1940
Description Chart showing production rates.
Subject(s) Industrial productivity Efficiency, Industrial Priorities, Industrial United States Technological innovations
Language(s) English
Country of Origin United States
Country of Origin United States
Dimensions Overall: 22 x 17 in. (55.9 x 43.2 cm)
Format Poster
Medium political posters
Color color
Color color
Hoover ID Poster US 6748
Record Number XX343.30918
Collection Guide https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt829015km
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