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Title: |
Clothes That Work Collection |
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Repository: |
Wright State University Libraries Special Collections and Archives
Phone: 937-775-2092 http://www.libraries.wright.edu/special/ |
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Creator: |
Clothes That Work |
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Dates: |
1998-2018 |
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Quantity: |
2.31 linear feet (and 1177.40 Megabytes) |
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Abstract: |
Clothes That Work is an organization that provides clothing and training to people in and around Dayton to help them obtain jobs. The organization was started in 1998 by a group of eight women. The organization fundraises through events and collects clothing for interviews for everyone and dance attire for young women. This collection contains administrative files, event files and photos, and marketing materials. |
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Identification: |
MS-628 |
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Language: |
The records are in English |
The organization Clothes That Work was created June 12, 1998, with the mission of preparing clients for a self-sufficient life through interview training, educational help, and assistance with obtaining and maintaining a proper professional wardrobe. The organization was created by a group of eight women who wanted to prepare women for the workplace and developed into an organization that prepares all impoverished people who want help, or who need help with more than just work attire. The organization provides clothes and footwear to those who do not have access to it otherwise, they also provide training for their clients to learn how to act and present themselves professionally, and how to prepare best for an interview. They also provide prom dresses to girls who otherwise would not be able to go because they cannot afford lavish dresses through their event called the Fairy Godmother Project. To support women and raise funds for the organization, they also do fundraising events such as Hunks in Heels, where men wear high-heels and compete for "best legs" and other prizes.
Source Citations for Biographical/Historical Information:
Awards and achievements earned by Clothes That Work, approximately 2010-2015, MS-628, Clothes That Work, Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
This collection is arranged into four series. The series contain files from 1998 to 2018. Inside each series, the files are arranged by type of material then chronologically. There are paper materials and electronic materials included in most series. The electronic materials can be found in the item level of the collection aid.
Series I, Administration, contains annual meeting minutes, the constitution and bylaws, and awards and achievements the organization earned. The dates span from 1998 to 2018. There is an e-file included in this series.
Series II, Events, highlights the large events the organization has put together. These events include "Hunks in Heels," and "The Fairy Godmother Project." Each event is broken down further into forms from the event, and year. Audiovisual materials pertaining to the events can be found in Series IV. The dates span from 2010 to 2014. There are electronic files included in this series.
Series III, Marketing, contains all the information that came from the organization's marketing binders, including newspaper clippings and brochures, job listings, and training manuals. Anything that supports the organization and helps their name be seen by the community is in this series. This series also includes the magazines and printed online articles kept by the organization because they had an event or an advertisement inside. The dates span from 1998 to 2018.
Series IV, Audiovisual, includes photographs, as well as digital photographs and digital video. The date range for these are 1998 to circa 2012. There are electronic files included in this series.
Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
There are no restrictions on accessing paper-based materials in this collection. All electronic records listed in this finding
aid are processed and available; however, researchers are requested to provide two days advance notice when requesting electronic
records. Call (937) 775-2092 or e-mail
library-archives@wright.edu.
MS-517: Dayton Alumnae Panhellenic Association (DAPA) Records
(https://libraries.wright.edu/special/collectionguides/files/ms517.pdf)
Electronic media were separated to the E-Archives.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Electronic files in the collection are in the E-archives (ms628_e0001 through ms628_e0005), and these files require a computer capable of accessing the PDF files and .JPG images.
[Description of Item, Date, Box #, Folder #], MS-628, Clothes That Work Collection, Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio.
The Clothes That Work Collection was donated to Wright State University's Special Collections and Archives by the organization's representative Cindy Garner in June 2018.
Finding aid written according to DACS standards by Abigail Search, April 2019
Because the organization is still active, additional accruals are anticipated.
The finding aid is available on the Special Collections & Archives, Wright State University Libraries web site at
https://wright.libraryhost.com/repositories/2/resources/1021.