Wharton School, Industrial Research Unit, Records
Date: 1970-2000
Collection abstract: The Industrial Research Unit of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School was founded in 1921 as the Industrial Research Department for the purpose of studying the economic and social problems of business. The records consist of surveys, notes, interviews and background materials for the studies produced by the Industrial Research Unit and its predecessor from 1941 to 1990 and collected and maintained by Herbert R. Northrup. The bulk of the files are from the 1970s and 1980s.
Collection size: 23 linear feet
Access: Records subject to 25-year time seal. Remainder of the collection is open for research. A finding aid with a detailed description about the contents of this collection is available online.
Additional information/related collections: Hagley's Imprints Department houses publications about studies done by the Industrial Research Unit and by Herbert Northrup. A list of these publications can be obtained by using Hagley's online catalog. Other records for the Industrial Research Unit from 1900-1996 can be found at the University of Pennsylvania.
Accession number: 2296
Contact: Ask Hagley or 302-658-2400 ext 330 for more information
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