Gloria Greer Collection
Scope and Contents
Collection contains ten complete newsletters, "The Aileen Highlights," published between the years 1977 and 1981 and two partial newsletters.
Dates
- Creation: 1977 - 1981
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. Researchers must register and agree to all copyright laws and archives policies before using the collection. Please contact the Shenandoah County Library before visiting to use this collection.
Biographical / Historical
Aileen Inc. was founded in 1948 to manufacture clothing and other textiles. At its height, the company operated 144 retail outlet stores and at least 15 manufacturing plants. This included local plants in New Market, Strasburg, Woodstock, and Edinburg which was the company’s primary manufacturing site. The company filed for bankruptcy and closed all operations in 1994.
Gloria F. Greer was an employee of Aileen Inc. for fifteen years.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet (One, .5 linear feet size clam shell document box, letter size. )
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Newsletter "The Aileen Highlights" produced by Aileen Inc, a textile company with plants in Shenandoah County, published between 1977 and 1981.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by archive staff. Dates used as printed on original newsletters.
Physical Location
Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Gloria Greer, August 4, 2022.
Bibliography
Processing Information
Materials were received in a single stack, no original order present. Newsletters were foldered individually and then boxed.
- Title
- A Guide to the Gloria Greer Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Zachary Hottel
- Date
- August 18, 2023
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Arabic
Repository Details
Part of the Shenandoah County Library: Truban Archives Repository