Records of the Bureau of Vocational Information on Microfilm, 1908-1932
Collection Number: 5919 mf
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Records of the Bureau of Vocational Information on Microfilm, 1908-1932
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
5919 mf
Abstract:
Filmed from the holdings of the Arthur and Elizabeht Schlesinger Library on the History
of Women in America. Accompanied by printed reel guide compiled by Nanette Dobrosky.
Creator:
Bureau of Vocational Information
Quanitities:
3.11 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English
The Bureau of Vocational Information of New York City (BVI) was the successor to the
Intercollegiate Bureau of Occupations (IBO). The IBO listed the following as its purposes
in its constitution: (1) to secure employment for college women or other specially
equipped persons; (2) to investigate and to do all in its power to develop opportunities
for women and to increase their efficiency in occupations; (3) to establish close
connections with the colleges, especially in advising and informing undergraduates;
and (4) to insure in every way a free and wise choice of occupation.
IBO published studies on wartime training and on employment opportunities in a number
of fields, including the civil service and scientific work. It provided employment
information and advice, as well as a placement service for women. In 1919, IBO was
dissolved and BVI took over its research, information, and education functions. According
to a May 7, 1953 letter from Beatrice Doerschuk to the Radcliffe Women's Archives,
"Its purpose was research in women's occupations with service and counsel both to
individual women and to colleges through publication, institutes, and personal consultation
of which there was a steady flow."
Filmed from the holdings of the Arthur and Elizabeht Schlesinger Library on the History
of Women in America. Accompanied by printed reel guide compiled by Nanette Dobrosky.
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archivist for access to these materials.
This collection must be used in keeping with the Kheel Center Information Sheet and
Procedures for Document Use.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Records of the Bureau of Vocational Information on Microfilm #5919 mf. Kheel Center
for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.
Names:
Dobrosky, Nanette, 1956-.
Bureau of Vocational Information (New York, N.Y.)
Intercollegiate Bureau of Occupations (New York, N.Y.)
Subjects:
Vocational guidance for women-- New York (State)--History--Sources.
Women college graduates--Employment--United States--History--Sources.
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