Secretarial Collection

Pitmans School, Southampton Row, London - School Building of the famous Secretarial School, teaching secretarial skills such as shorthand and typing

Female office worker / Women in office 1960s

Classroom, Washington School for Secretaries, Washington DC, 1920 (b/w photo)
3964302 Classroom, Washington School for Secretaries, Washington DC, 1920 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Office of the National Phonograph Co. with woman at typewriter, New York
MNY380931 Office of the National Phonograph Co. with woman at typewriter, New York, 1898 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Women typing in an office of the Mantle Co. of America, New York
MNY380836 Women typing in an office of the Mantle Co. of America, New York, 1915 or 1916 rsilver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Men and women working in the stenographers department of R. Martens & Co. Inc
MNY380840 Men and women working in the stenographers department of R. Martens & Co. Inc. New York, 1916 or 1917 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Three addressing machines in the office of the Carolyn Laundry at 111 East 128th Street
MNY380810 Three addressing machines in the office of the Carolyn Laundry at 111 East 128th Street, East Harlem, New York, 1929 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

A man and women working in the credit office of the Mantle Lamp Co
MNY380837 A man and women working in the credit office of the Mantle Lamp Co. of America, New York, 1915-16 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Interior view of women at dictating machines at the New York Edison Co
MNY380982 Interior view of women at dictating machines at the New York Edison Co. at 55 Duane Street, New York, 1905 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Helen Holme, April 1953 Office worker operating a Palantype machine Student at Palantype college April 1953

Female office worker sitting taking notes. Writing barefoot / taking shoe off. 1960s

Andrea Mullancy seen here celebrating the award of Top Secretary 1978. Winning gesture Woman holding her arms in the air Working outdoors August 1978

Secretary Janice Haynes, 22, from Slough Berkshire

Gwen Weightman Britains top secretary, September 1967

Advertisement Yost Typewriter Typewriting Machine
Advertisement for The Yost Typewriter. Yosts were made by the Yost Writing Machine Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. They were the invention of George Washington Newton Yost (1831 - 1895)

Master with his Students. (Christoforo Landino), 1492, (1917)
Master with his Students. (Christoforo Landino. Formulario di lettere et di orationi volgari), 1492. This image introducing Landinos manual for secretarial writing is considered one of the finest

Pitmans Metropolitan School, 1906. An advert for Pitmans Metropolitan School, London. From The Tatler Volume 21 [The Tatler, London, 1906]

Marriage or war work, WW1 cartoon by A. Wallis Mills
Cartoon by A Wallis Mills in Printers Pie telling the story of a young woman who refuses an officers marriage proposal as she means to do her bit for the war by getting involved in war work

The Last Tea by Higgins
Swiftly fled each honey d hour Spent with military male; Metropole became a bower Cecil an Arcadian vale. A rather mournful female clerical worker or secretary takes her last cup of tea of her

Secretarial typing work, USA, 1901 C016 / 8997
Secretarial typing work. Typewriter (right) being used to type out a document that is being read out at left. The man at left is P. A. Gaine, General Secretary of the organisation

Learning to Type
A young woman learns to type at a secretarial school, on a massive manual machine

Typing a Letter / 1960S
A young woman wears her hair in a short, fashionable bouffant style typical of the 1960s. The sides and back are angular, with soft curls on the top

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Secretarial Skills: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into the world of secretaries as we take you on a captivating journey, exploring the evolution of this vital profession. From Pitmans School in Southampton Row, London to Washington School for Secretaries in Washington DC, witness how these institutions shaped generations of skilled professionals. Travel back to 1920 with a black and white photo capturing a classroom scene at Washington School for Secretaries. Immerse yourself in an era where typewriters were essential tools for communication and organization. Marvel at the bustling Office of the National Phonograph Co. In New York, where women adeptly handle typewriters, showcasing their expertise and efficiency. Similarly, witness women typing away diligently at Mantle Co. Of America's office - a testament to their contribution to corporate success. Not only did women dominate this field; men also played significant roles. Observe men and women working harmoniously in R. Martens & Co. 's stenographers department - exemplifying gender equality even before it became widely recognized. Delve deeper into technological advancements as you encounter three addressing machines at Carolyn Laundry's office on East 128th Street - revolutionizing mail handling processes with speed and accuracy. Intriguingly, step into the credit office of Mantle Lamp Co. , witnessing both genders collaborating seamlessly amidst financial transactions - highlighting that secretarial work transcends gender boundaries. Witness another leap forward as you enter New York Edison Co. , where women skillfully operate dictating machines - amplifying productivity levels within this innovative workspace environment. Take an unexpected detour from modern times as we transport you back to 1492 when Christoforo Landino taught his students masterfully – reminding us that education has always been pivotal throughout history. Experience Pitmans Metropolitan School's impact on shaping secretarial skills since its establishment in 1906 – leaving an indelible mark on the profession's development.