Gregg College Chicago Shorthand Secretarial Training Ad 1930s Ephemera Vintage
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Discover a fascinating piece of vintage ephemera from the 1930s: an original advertisement for The Gregg College of Chicago. This clipping promotes secretarial training, highlighting the value of investing in Gregg Shorthand for "greater opportunities" and "real dividends" in the business world. The ad provides contact information, including a phone number "State 1881" and the prominent address 6 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, offering a direct link to a bygone era of vocational education.
This historical artifact provides a unique glimpse into early 20th-century career development and the role of institutions like Gregg College in shaping the workforce. It reflects the societal emphasis on practical skills for professional advancement, particularly for women entering secretarial roles. Collectors of Chicago history, educational ephemera, or those interested in the evolution of business training will find this piece a compelling addition to their collection.
This is from a 1933 Chicago Tribune newspaper.
Please see pictures/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn/torn around edges, with normal wear consistent for 90 plus year old paper.
Measures approximately 2.25 by 2 inches
Gregg College Chicago Shorthand Secretarial Training Ad 1930s Ephemera Vintage
$10.99
This historical artifact provides a unique glimpse into early 20th-century career development and the role of institutions like Gregg College in shaping the workforce. It reflects the societal emphasis on practical skills for professional advancement, particularly for women entering secretarial roles. Collectors of Chicago history, educational ephemera, or those interested in the evolution of business training will find this piece a compelling addition to their collection.
This is from a 1933 Chicago Tribune newspaper.
Please see pictures/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn/torn around edges, with normal wear consistent for 90 plus year old paper.
Measures approximately 2.25 by 2 inches
