Young Originals Set the Paris Look for a New Wave
The yé yé style, born in Paris and popularized in London, now circulates internationally with a slim figure and refined details. Sylvie Vartan, 20, leads the prototype wave, with exclusive wardrobes by Mademoiselle Arlette, debuting in America mid March and film release this August. Prices shown include about $80 for a wool coat and $45 for an empire dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
Sylvie Vartan
Bucharest
RCA
Europe
20Th Century Fox
Pataie
America
Mademoiselle Arlette
Arkins
France
Pittsfield
Elise Farar
Women IT ALL STARTED in 1918 mobilization era
In 1918 the nation mobilized for war and needed worker power. The Secretary of War invited two representative business or professional women from each state east of the Rockies to discuss national efforts and women’s roles in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Rockies
Women’s Federation Pioneers Wartime Gains to Wider Reforms
The passage notes how war service by women sparked broader action through the Federation of Business and Professional Women. Founded in 1919, it helped women gain prestige as workers, pursue equal pay legislation nationwide, jury service, and state-level equal pay laws, expanding beyond wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Federation of Business and
Pittsfield BPW marks first birthday amid job equality push
The Berkshire branch of the Business and Professional Women aims to advance equal status for women in armed forces medical services, government merit systems, and education. The group focuses on personal and career development, civic participation, and world affairs, with projects including a fashion show that raised 250 for Recording for the Blind and eye-donation pledges. Rep Silvio O Conie will discuss Job Equality for Women Fact or Fiction at a April 4 meeting at Shaker Farms Country Club Westfield. reservations through Miss Mabel Cheyne before March 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Forces
Armed Services
BPW
Pittsfield
Pittsfield Bpw
Berkshire
Boston Eye Bank
Silvio O. Conie
Shaker Farms Country Club
Westfield
Mabel Cheyne
Fiscal Faithfulness at Home under Bob’s Steady Care
A wife details steadfast support from husband Bob who works 50 weeks yearly for their three children and her. She jokes about managing finances with a deceptive bookkeeping method, maintaining a secret fund, and the tax season stress that strains their marriage yet ends with mutual resilience and a joke about a possible divorce only if he also has secret funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Also Mentioned on This Page
Young Originals
By Astrid Hagenguth
Englands
By Bardley
Bardley
England
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!