Alice Shoemaker
1892-1973
Honorary Scholar
The Summer School for Industrial Workers Program was brought to Madison by Professor of Economics Don D. Lescohier in 1924. This highly innovative program was among the first in the nation. In 1928, Shoemaker became the school's executive secretary and field agent. When Lescohier stepped down from the program in 1929, he recommended Shoemaker run the school. Shoemaker continued handling all executive matters of the school under the supervision of a faculty advisory committee, which included John R. Commons. In 1939, Shoemaker left to take a position with the U.S. Department of Labor. Throughout her career she demonstrated concern for fair treatment and the educational needs of working people.
