By Necessity and By Choice: An Early History of Women in the Workplace

Whether it be “home work” or work for wages, women once labored primarily out of necessity, but as social expectations and the kinds of work women did changed, many began choosing work outside of the home. Historian, lecturer and actor Annette Baldwin will take us on a journey of woman’s transition from her domestic role to the American Workplace. Annette will introduce you to some historical success stories and use fictional composites to represent the multitude of women in two large work pools. Join us as we honor working women and their contributions to their family and to our economic and social conditions.

About the Presenter: Baldwin has lectured and performed on women’s history for over 30 years, having traveled to 20 states and Washington, D.C. Her research and program development has
concentrated on 19th century and earty 20th century reform, with a special interest in the American woman suffrage movement. Programs also focus on architecture and fashion design, for in her past professional life she served as a fashion director for Marshall Field’s and as editor and production manager for the monthly membership newsletter at the Chicago American Institute of Architects.

A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants the week of the program.

Registration required.