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B.F. Dewees, Inc

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Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Kay Brownlee papers

 Collection
Accession: 2261
Abstract:

Kay Brownlee (1912-1971) was employed at the Philadelphia department store B.F. Dewees. She was originally a buyer for women's fashions, but later rose to be personnel director, a post she held until the store closed in the late 1960s. This collection contains personal and family items from Kay Brownlee, records from Brownlee's work as personnel director of B.F. Dewees department store, and documents regarding the operations of the store and its female employees.

Dates: 1906-1964; Majority of material found within 1939-1964