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Start Over Record Source Other PACSCL Partners Subject Women -- Societies and clubs Creator Philadelphia Club of Advertising Women (Philadelphia, Pa.) Year 1950 to 1999

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Philadelphia Club of Advertising Women records, 1916-1984 (inclusive)

Extent:
17.5 linear ft. (17 containers, 20 volumes)
Abstract:
The Philadelphia Club of Advertising Women (PCAW) was founded in 1916 by sixteen women advertising executives. The Club participated in charitable efforts, offered advertising courses, published a newsletter (Ad-Land News), and hosted social events throughout its history. These efforts garnered national recognition for PCAW as a leading advertising organization. It also won them recognition locally as an organization committed to helping the community through scholarships and charitable giving. This collection contains the records produced by PCAW from 1916 to 1984, including material related to their advertising courses, events, history, charity involvement, and meetings. The collection has several strengths, the most notable of which is its comprehensive coverage of organizational activities from 1930 to 1977. Other strengths include the number of Ad-Land News publications within the collection, as well as the event invitations, most of which exhibit graphics and fonts...(see more)

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