Maine Memory Network

BPW Stenographers' Group, 1931

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1931-07-31 Location: South Portland Media: Photographic print

BPW baggage tag, 1931

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1931 Location: Richmond Media: Ink on cardboard

Power of Potential

The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NFBPWC) held their seventh annual convention in Portland during July 12 to July 18, 1925. Over 2,000 working women from around the country visited the city.

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs

"… activities and to promote ethical business dealings. Maine led the eastern U.S. in the formation of BPW clubs for some six years in the 1920s."