Winnie Pearson Wertenberger took commencial coursework as well as shorthand and typing, graduating from this program in 1901. She continued to live in North Manchester and worked for an insurance office (The College Standard, June 1901, Vol. III, No. 1) and it is noted in the Manchester College Catlogue 1907, with announcements for 1907-1908 that she worked as a bookkeeper (company not noted, perhaps the same one as previously mentioned.). Her file contains copies from The College Standard and the Manchester College Catalogues that talk about the commercial department at the college and reasons why young women might consider a commercial education.
Class cards and records are in Filing Cabinet and in Large Box 125. Restricted access.
Class cards and records are in Filing Cabinet and in Large Box 125. Restricted access.
Items in Winnie's file are taken from, The College Standard, Manchester College catalogues, student records in Large Box 125 and filing cabinet containing student transcripts/grade cards (IIS). |