Advertising Women of New York

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The Advertising Women of New York, Inc., founded in 1912 by Christine and J. George Frederick as the League of Advertising Women of New York, was the first club for women in advertising in America and one of the first in the world. Organized as an answer to discriminating men's clubs, the League's objectives were the further education in advertising of its members, and the encouragement of greater involvement of women in advertising. From the 1930s on, the club gave classes and awarded scholarships to girls to enable them to pursue a degree in advertising. Annual dinners and dances featured speakers on good advertising practices and the future of the business. The club helped in the economizing campaign of World War II, and has been concerned with consumer work.

From the description of Additional records, 1917-1988 (inclusive), 1975-1985 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 535251983

From the description of Records, 1912-1988 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232006813

From the description of Additional records, 1935-1987 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 535251992

From the description of Additional records, 1912-1983 (inclusive), 1962-1982 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 535252001

The Advertising Women of New York, Inc., founded in 1912, by Mr. and Mrs. J. George Frederick as the League of Advertising Women of New York, was the first club for women in advertising in America and one of the first in the world. Organized as an answer to discriminating men's clubs, the League had as its objectives the further education in advertising of its members, and the encouragement towards the greater involvement of women in advertising. From the 1930's on, classes were given by the club and scholarships awarded to girls to enable them to pursue a degree in advertising. Annual dinners and dances had speakers on good advertising practices and the future of the business.

The club has a long history of social consciousness. It helped on the economizing campaign of World War II, and has always been concerned with consumer work.

From the guide to the Collection, 1912-1970, (Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute)

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Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Advertising Women of New York. Additional records, 1935-1987 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf Advertising Women of New York. Additional records, 1917-1988 (inclusive), 1975-1985 (bulk). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Bates Worldwide, Inc. Records, 1934-2003 and undated David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
creatorOf Collection, 1912-1970 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Papers, 1876-1960 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Miscellaneous papers, [ca. 1930-1955]. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Advertising Women of New York. Records, 1912-1988 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Dignam, Dorothy, 1896-1988. Dorothy Dignam papers, 1907-1962 (bulk 1918-1955). Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
creatorOf Additional records, 1935-1987 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Fishback, Margaret, 1904-1985. Margaret Fishback papers, 1863-1978 and undated bulk 1920-1973. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
creatorOf Advertising Women of New York. Additional records, 1912-1983 (inclusive), 1962-1982 (bulk). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf Advertising Women of New York. Advertising Women of New York scrapbooks, 1912-1951. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
referencedIn Dignam, Dorothy. Papers, 1876-1960 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf Additional records, (inclusive), (bulk), 1912-1983, 1962-1982 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf Additional records, (inclusive), (bulk), 1917-1988, 1975-1985 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
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Relation Name
associatedWith Advertising Federation of America corporateBody
associatedWith Bates Worldwide, Inc. corporateBody
associatedWith Dignam, Dorothy person
associatedWith Dignam, Dorothy. person
associatedWith Dignam, Dorothy, 1896- person
associatedWith Dignam, Dorothy, 1896-1988. person
associatedWith Dorothy Dignam person
associatedWith Fishback, Margaret, 1904-1985. person
associatedWith Frederick, Christine, 1883-1970. person
associatedWith Frederick, J. George 1882- person
associatedWith League of Advertising Women. corporateBody
associatedWith League of Advertising Women. corporateBody
associatedWith League of Advertising Women. corporateBody
associatedWith League of Advertising Women. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)--New York
New York (State)
United States
New York (State)--New York
New York (State)--New York
United States
United States
New York (State)--New York
United States
Subject
Advertising
Advertising
Advertising
Civil defense
Clubs
Consumer education
Vocational guidance
Women
Women
Women in the advertising industry
World War, 1939-1945
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Active 1912

Active 1951

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