Mary Mirota earned a secretarial degree from the Drake College of Business, Plainfield, New Jersey after taking classes in the 1930s. Mary ran this newspaper ad in her local newspaper, The Courier News, during the month of June 1936, looking for employment. Drake Business College was founded in 1883 in New Jersey, and had at … Continue reading Drake Business School, New Jersey – Mary Mirota – 1936
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Mystery Monday – Photograph of Mrs. Carolyn Hyde
This photograph of Mrs. Carolyn Hyde, with her dog, was taken around 1940 by her personal secretary, Mary Mirota. The two men are a mystery, as is also the location. In January of 2013 I had posted about Mrs. Hyde, along with sharing some photographs and postcards. I found Mrs. Hyde's obituary, dated 29 August … Continue reading Mystery Monday – Photograph of Mrs. Carolyn Hyde
Workday Wednesday – Mary Mirota, Private Secretary
This lovely photograph of Mary Mirota (1913-1969), was taken when she was employed as a private secretary, in the late 1930s and early 1940s. I love her dress with the brooch, and her pretty shoes! At that time, she worked for a wealthy widow, Mrs. Carolyn Knowland Hyde (1868-1959), of Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey. … Continue reading Workday Wednesday – Mary Mirota, Private Secretary
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