Business and professional women on Peaks Island, Portland, 1925

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Business and professional women on Peaks Island, Portland, 1925

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On July 12-18, 1925, thousands of women came to Portland from over 42 states to attend the Seventh Annual Convention of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. The local chapter of the organization hosted the event, which included committee meetings, introductions to parliamentary law, music, receptions, and sight-seeing tours.

Tours included a trip to Old Orchard Beach, and a clam bake on Peaks Island.

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  • Title: Business and professional women on Peaks Island, Portland, 1925
  • Creation Date: 1925
  • Subject Date: 1925
  • Location: Peaks Island, Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Glass Negative
  • Dimensions: 8.3 cm x 10.8 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 1949, 2005.061.10962
  • Collection: Portland Press Herald glass negative collection
  • Object Type: Image

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