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

Biographical / Historical

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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Conditions Governing Use

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INFORMATION FOR USERS

Preferred Citation

Records of the Bureau of Vocational Information on Microfilm #5919 mf. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.

Related Materials

Related Collections: 5383: New York State Bureau of Vocational Curriculum Development and Industrial Teacher Training Records

SUBJECTS

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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