Women in library work in early 20th century New York
The article notes women dominate library staffing at about 88 percent with men mainly in top admin roles. It cites Barnard graduates influencing the field Isabella M. Cooper edits the American Library Association catalogue, Florence Doriden works at Wadleigh High School, Grace Morgan serves as a reference librarian at Irving National Bank, and Eunice Miller is first assistant in NY Public Library economics.
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Barnard
Isabella M. Cooper
New York Public Library
American Library, Association
Florence Doriden
Wadleigh High School
Grace Morgan
Marquis Speaks At Spanish Club Tea Event
The Spanish Club Tea on Tuesday March 17 featured two highlights a lively entertainment with Spanish Cross Word puzzles and a talk by Marquis de Urquijo recently arrived from Spain to study American business methods. Guests included Baron de Catras tegin and Seniorita Arburua hosted by Miss Dorado.
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Marquis de Urquijo
Spain
America
Dorado
Baron de Catrastegin
Nation Offers Prizes for Student Essays on Summer Industry
The Nation invites university and college students to work in industrial or agricultural jobs in summer 1925 and submit essays on labor and industrial life. Prizes include 125, 75, and 25 dollars. manuscripts must be typed, under 4000 words, with full contestant details. Winners announced in December.
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Nation
Industria
Jerome Davis
Ome Mavis
Lale Divinity School
Sale University
William H. Jothsion
Snmiernational
Kieremce Kelley
National Lourumerts League
Flerrepoint
Noyes
Onean
Lta
Oswald Uarrison Villard
The
Andustrias
Bret Prise
Dlass and
College of the Convestant
Vesey Street
New York City
Equal Rights Amendment debate splits Barnard Forum
Miss Mabel Vernon of the National Woman's Party argued for the ERA at Barnard's Forum Luncheon. On March 16 Miss Rose Schneiderman of the National Women's Trade Union League opposed the amendment, warning it would repeal state protections on minimum wages hours and conditions. The League favors protective labor laws while the Party argues for unrestricted freedom of contract. The discussion notes a clash over women’s economic rights and agency.
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Barnard
Mabel Vernon
National Woman's Party
Forum
Rose Schneiderman
National Women’s Trade Union League of America
Woman’s Trade Union League
Miss Schneiderman
League
Woman’s Party
Theatre Guild Opens Dramatic School Under Lenihan
Beginning October 1, 1925 the Theatre Guild will launch a Dramatic School at the Guild Theatre under Winifred Lenihan. The fourteen month program will select and train talent with a senior class forming a playing company to present plays at the theatre. Students may observe rehearsals and take part in Guild productions.
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Theatre Guild
Tén Guild Theatre
Winifred Lenihan
Theatre Guild Board of Directors
Guild Theatre
New College Completes First Year of Trial Courses
The Pocono People's College near Henryville Pennsylvania has completed its first year. The coeducational nonsectarian school offers a three month course in World Literature History Science Community Life and Recreational Leadership for adults who did not finish high school. Enrollment is limited to 100 per session. There are lectures in art music and folklore and informal discussions with no exams. Private guidance on future work is provided.
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Pocono People’s College
Henryville
Pennsylvania
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