Telegram office girls, Portland, 1924

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Telegram office girls, Portland, 1924

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In 1924, Portland had three telegraph companies: American District Telegraph Co., Postal Telegraph Cable Co. and Western Union Telegraph.

Women frequently worked as telegraph operators or as "office girls." However, by the late 1920's, telephones started to overtake telegraphy, limiting one career path for women, while opening others.

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About This Item

  • Title: Telegram office girls, Portland, 1924
  • Creation Date: 1924
  • Subject Date: 1924
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Glass Negative
  • Dimensions: 8.3 cm x 10.8 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 1949, 2005.061.9429
  • Collection: Portland Press Herald glass negative collection
  • Object Type: Image

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