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Woman's Work in the Big Hotels Opens High Roles for Women
A feature on women rising in American hotels, led by Marietta Barnes as housekeeper of vast New York hotels. It details roles from hostess to information clerks, floor clerks, and staff managing thousands of guests, illustrating how women are now essential to hotel operations and efficiency across major cities. It notes the McAlpin and other landmarks, with emphasis on the organized system, reports, and the daily tasks that enable luxury hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fm Woman
New York
Tne
Alice Lee
Washington
McAlpin
Biltmore
Waldorf-Astoria
New Vanderbilt
United States
Uncle Sant
Mas Marietta A. Parnes
Allroad
Ata Barnes
Grande Simetire
George Ade
Alang
Nero
al Abad
Jong
Draughs
Lerk
Whien
Tor
Fidor