From the Dry Goods Economist 1909: Corsets & Undergarments
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
This is the third post in our series about the Dry Goods Economist, and focuses on undergarments and corsets.
Posted in: Business, Favorites From the Fifth Floor
Archive: 2022 (24 Posts)
From the Dry Goods Economist 1909: Fashion & Beauty
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
This is the second in a series of posts about the “Dry Goods Economist” a trade publication for those in the business dry goods business and focus on the fashion and beauty content.
Posted in: Business, Favorites From the Fifth Floor
From the Dry Goods Economist, 1909
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
This is the first in a series of posts about the “Dry Goods Economist” a trade publication for those in the business dry goods business.
Posted in: Business, Favorites From the Fifth Floor
Local Business History Using Dun’s Reference Book (Webinar)
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
This collection may add just a little more to what you have already discovered. Register today for the webinar on August 2, from 1-1:30pm.
Posted in: Business Reference Guides
The Securities & Exchange Act and Business Information
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
In June 1934, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Securities & Exchange Act, one of the most important pieces of legislation that regulates business in the United States.
Posted in: Business
Charles Nessler, Inventor and Hair Entrepreneur
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Have you ever used a hair curler or hair crimping gadget? Have you ever had a permanent? If so, you are getting closer to discovering Charles Nessler.
Posted in: Biography, Business, Inventions
Nickels, Dimes, and F. W. Woolworth
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
An approximate notion of the bulk of the business may be gathered from the statement that Mr. Woolworth imports a larger tonnage of toys and tree ornaments than all other United States buyers put together, or over one half of the product of the world.
Five Questions: The Intern Edition Felipe Franchi Souza
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
The Library of Congress continually leaves me awestruck with the vast amount of information they have available, and the accuracy and quickness that they provide research and reference services to our patrons.
Posted in: Business, Five Questions
Attend our Webinar to Learn about Researching Older Companies!
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Have you found an old stock or bond certificate in a relative’s papers, or you are interested in the company that made that cool item you found while antiquing? If so, we have a webinar for you! We are hosting our Historical Company Research Webinar again and if you couldn’t attend before, here is another …
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