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Women -- Employment -- Georgia -- Atlanta

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Atlanta Women's Network records

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS710
Scope and Contents This collection contains records documenting the establishment and operation of the Atlanta Women's Network. Areas of the organization documented include the Board of Directors, committee creation and work, luncheon and other event planning, and business operations. The bulk of papers consist of correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, marketing ephemera, newsletters and publications, and rosters and directories. Of particular note are articles of incorporation, by-laws, and surveys on...
Dates: 1978-1989, undated
Found in: Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center / Atlanta Women's Network records

Cator Woolford Papers

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS210
Scope and Content The Cator Woolford Papers, 1915-1944, document Woolford’s civic and philanthropic interests in the education, health care, and environs of Georgians through a scrapbook and subject files containing articles, correspondence, newsletters, pamphlets, and reports related to local and national organizations to which he founded or was a member. The subjects of the employment and vocational training needs of African Americans and women in Atlanta are documented in the Charities and Employment,...
Dates: 1915-1944
Found in: Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center / Cator Woolford Papers

Rich's Department Store new employee training documents

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS791f
Scope and Content

This collection contains training materials for new female Rich's hires. Specifically, material includes booklets on the chemistry and care of Nylon and other fabrics, as well as tips on how to sell these and other products. The documents include store policy and procedures, and one entry blank for a Deering, Milliken & Co., Inc. retail sales personnel contest. Of special note are three Elizabeth Arden wellness pamphlets that provide tips on diet, skincare, and exercise for women.

Dates: 1946-1953, undated
Found in: Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center / Rich's Department Store new employee training documents

Rich's, Inc. records

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS1245
Scope and Contents This collection contains records of the downtown Atlanta flagship store and retail stores throughout the Southeastern United States. Included in the collection are annual reports, biographical materials of founding members and executives, business history, employee publications, employee training materials, lists of officers and directors, newspaper clippings, publicity materials, and scrapbooks, as well as materials on store openings and expansions, promotions, and special events....
Dates: 1877-1988, undated
Found in: Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center / Rich's, Inc. records

Women's Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta collection

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS485
Scope and Content

This collection contains the administrative and financial records of the organization. The administrative records include committee materials, correspondence, minutes for different committees, and publicity materials. There is also a series of scrapbooks compiled by the organization. The scrapbooks document various activities the organization supported or in which they participated.

Dates: 1940-1978
Found in: Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center / Women's Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta collection

Women's Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta visual arts materials

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS398
Scope and Contents This collection contains images and items related to the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta's outreach activities and members. Included are photographs, negatives, and slides of annual events and contests, as well as WCC members and officers, meetings, and committees. Also included are materials related to activities conducted in partnership with the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and the Atlanta Junior Chamber of Commerce. All images were taken in Atlanta, Georgia, unless otherwise...
Dates: approximately 1948-1981, undated
Found in: Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center / Women's Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta visual arts materials