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Gloria Greer Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2023-0007

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

“Company News; Aileen Files for Bankruptcy-Law Protection,” Bloomberg News. The New York Times. Accessed August 18, 2023. https://www.nytimes.com/1994/01/25/business/company-news-aileen-files-for-bankruptcy-law-protection.html

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

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