Forging their own identity : female clerical workers in twentieth century America

Creekmore, Mary Catherine

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Author

Creekmore, Mary Catherine, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia

Advisors

Gaston, Paul M. , Department of History , University of Virginia

Abstract

The paper analyzes how clerical work was considered a high class occupation for women during the early decades of the 20th century, and how these workers made more than females in other available occupations.

Degree

MA (Master of Arts)

Keywords

Women -- Employment -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Clerks -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Sex role in the work environment -- United States -- History -- 20th century

Notes

Digitization of this thesis was made possible by a generous grant from the Jefferson Trust, 2015.

Language

English

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Issued Date

1988-08-01

Persistent Link

https://doi.org/10.18130/V3RK9D

Suggested Citation

Creekmore, Mary Catherine. Forging their own identity : female clerical workers in twentieth century America. University of Virginia, Corcoran Department of History, MA (Master of Arts), 1988-08-01, https://doi.org/10.18130/V3RK9D.

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