Connie Richey Collection, 1969/1979

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] Connie Richey Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Summary

Extent:
1 Linear Feet One full size clam shell document box, letter size.
Language:
English .
Abstract:
Newsletters and photographs related to Aileen Inc.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Connie Richey Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains 58 newsletters and a series of undated photographs. Newsletters were published by Aileen Inc. concerning company and employee activities throughout the company's various locations.

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.

These newsletters were retained by Marion Tisinger, father of Connie Richey.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Connie Richey, February 2 2022.
Processing information:

Newsletters were donated in a stack, photographs in a zip lock bag.

Items were rehoused and foldered. Photographs were placed in appropriate sleeves.

All material were placed into a single, clamshell document box.

Arrangement:

Arranged in chronological order based on the publication date of the newsletters. Undated items are in the rear of the collection.

Physical location:
Shenandoah County Library, Truban Archives