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100 1 _aMason, W. L.
_q(William Lesley),
_d1861-
245 1 0 _aSilver Links :
_bA collection of salutatory, valedictory and other addresses delivered at the first five commencements of the female stenographic and typewriting class of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-13
508 _aProduced by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Silver Links" by W. L. Mason is a collection of speeches and addresses delivered during the commencement ceremonies for a female stenographic and typewriting class in late 19th century New York City. The text reflects the empowerment and education of women during an era when they were becoming increasingly integrated into the professional workforce, particularly in fields such as stenography and typewriting. The compilation serves not only to celebrate the achievements of the graduates but also to emphasize the importance of skills that promote independence and economic stability for women. The opening portion of "Silver Links" includes introductory notes and various addresses from professors and society members, celebrating the hard work and dedication of the graduating classes. Notable figures express pride in the students’ accomplishments, emphasizing the transformative power of education and vocational skills in improving women's lives. The addresses highlight the perseverance required to master the art of shorthand and typewriting, as well as the future opportunities these graduates will pursue. The messages resonate with themes of hope, gratitude, and the significance of community support, indicating a strong foundation for the young women embarking on their professional journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBaccalaureate addresses -- General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31618
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