Letters. 1). Typescript letter from Roosevelt, signed, 5th February 1944, pleased to appoint Morley as an alternate public member of the National War Labor Board and give him the opportunity to continue "your excellent service to your government in a field most vital to the war effort". The letter has been mounted onto card, as it hung, according to Morley's son, J.D.I. Morley, in his office at Harcourt, Brace and Company in New York. It is somewhat foxed at the edges but the text and signature are unaffected. (1 page, 4to). 2). Carbon typescript of letter to Roosevelt, 8th September 1944, regretfully tendering his resignation from the War Labor Board for "private reasons": "I have been proud of the opportunity to work with so fine a team of men, all faithfully endeavouring to carry out an important and difficult task..." (1 page, 4to). 3). Carbon typescript of letter to William H. Davis, Chairman of the National War Labor Board, 8th September 1944, enclosing his letter of resignation to be forwarded to the President and explaining that he must honour his "obligation and responsibility" to his colleagues by returning to his company after six months absence. (I pp., 4to). 4). Typescript letter from Roosevelt, signed, 18th September 1944, accepting, with regret, Morley's resignation but adding that he understands and appreciates the circumstance which prompted his decision: "Thank you for the faithful and constructive service you have rendered your country in that position". (1 page, 1 page, 4to) Together with White House envelope addressed to Morley as Vice President of Harcourt, Brace and Company. 5). Typescript letter, signed, from Frederick H. Bullen, Executive Secretary of the Board of Mediation for State of New York Department of Labor, 17th April 1946, announcing Morley's selection to serve as a member of the panel of arbitrators for the board and expressing gratitude for his willingness to contribute to "the furtherance of orderly collective bargaining and peaceful industrial relations". (1page, 4to) Together with envelope addressed to Morley at Harcourt, Brace & Co. Speeches: Duplicated typescripts, for press release, of speeches given by Morley. 1). "Wartime Stabilization of Industrial Relations". Address before the Annual Meeting of the Printers National Association, 1st October 1943, during his time as an Associate Member of the National War Labor Board. Opening by quoting Jungle Book, "we be of the one blood, thou and 1" in order to explain his reason for speaking to members of the printing industry. His speech describes the history and changing role of the Board as its task of stabilizing wages developed. Throughout, he places particular emphasis on the power of the "printed word" and its potential influence to ensure wartime resourcefulness does not diminish with the return of peace. (7pp., 4to) 2). "The Public and Labor Relations". Address before the Social Science Foundation of the University of Denver and the Colorado State Federation of Labor, 19th February 1944, during his time as an alternate public of the National War Labor Board. He defends the criticised levels of absenteeism and strikes as an inevitable percentage of "misfit and failure" as well as showing a "large measure of self-control". He also urges pride and tolerance of the workforce and defends the government's so-called "timidity" in labor relations as the "very essence of democracy". (8pp., 4to) 3). "Collective Bargaining and Wage Policies". Address before the Economic and Business Foundation at Youngston, 16th March 1944, during his time as an alternate public of the National War Labor Board. Asking: "are we just a War Labor Board?", his speech reflects on lessons learnt from wartime planning and focuses on the future for collective bargaining. He concludes by saying "on any frontiers of the future, I trust we'll be all right." (7pp., 4to)

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