Marion Jackson (1919-), 1992 October 7
Abstract
In this interview, Marion Jackson describes her early life, secretarial education, and first jobs. Jackson further describes her 30-year career as a secretary for the YWCA, and the many organizations of which she was a leader and member.
Dates
- 1992 October 7
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Born and raised in Baltimore, Jackson lived in the same house for over sixty years. She graduated from Douglas High School in 1938, then went on to Cortez Peters Business School. Jackson graduated from Cortez Peters in 1941, then proceeded to work for a Baptist Church, African American newspapers, and finally the YWCA. Jackson was a secretary for the YWCA for over 30 years. All but one of Jackson's bosses were women. Unlike most secretaries who started out in a pool, Jackson had her own office. She retired around 1981 at 62 years old. She was involved in many organizations, including the Maryland League of Women's Club, Church Women United, and the National Council for Negro Women, which she was president of.
Extent
1 Items (55-minute audio recording)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Scope and Contents
This collection includes 10 oral history interviews. The interviews were conducted by Andrea Lewis, Dale Jones, John Direll and one other unnamed individual.
The individuals interviewed were all secretaries for a variety of different organizations during the 1940s, including but not limited to the Social Security Administration, law firms, the National Art Gallery, high schools, and hospitals to name a few locations. The interviews focus on work and life during World War II, as well as what it was like to be a woman working in male-dominate professions.
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
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Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
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