Gloria Greer Collection, 1977/1981

Access and use

Location of collection:
Shenandoah County Library
Shenandoah County Library
514 Stoney Creek Blvd.
Edinburg VA, 22824
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Zachary Hottel
Phone: (540) 984-8200
Restrictions:

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. Researchers must register and agree to all copyright laws and archives policies before using the collection. Please contact the Shenandoah County Library before visiting to use this collection.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Gloria Greer Collection 1977-1981, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Summary

Extent:
.5 Linear Feet One, .5 linear feet size clam shell document box, letter size.
Language:
English .
Abstract:
Newsletter "The Aileen Highlights" produced by Aileen Inc, a textile company with plants in Shenandoah County, published between 1977 and 1981.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Gloria Greer Collection 1977-1981, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains ten complete newsletters, "The Aileen Highlights," published between the years 1977 and 1981 and two partial newsletters.

Biographical / historical:

Aileen Inc. was founded in 1948 to manufacture clothing and other textiles. At its height, the company operated 144 retail outlet stores and at least 15 manufacturing plants. This included local plants in New Market, Strasburg, Woodstock, and Edinburg which was the company's primary manufacturing site. The company filed for bankruptcy and closed all operations in 1994.

Gloria F. Greer was an employee of Aileen Inc. for fifteen years.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Gloria Greer, August 4, 2022.
Processing information:

Materials were received in a single stack, no original order present. Newsletters were foldered individually and then boxed.

Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically by archive staff. Dates used as printed on original newsletters.

Physical location:
Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives