This subseries includes correspondence, clippings, policy statements, press releases, travel itineraries, speeches, advertisements, souvenir publications and other papers related to Lord &Taylor operations. These materials document Lord & Taylor's selling techniques and philosophies on store aesthetics, their corporate standards and goals, employee relations, store openings, awards, and their views and strategies regarding fashion, marketing, and consumer trends.
Correspondence in this subseries is both incoming and outgoing; topics discussed include upcoming promotions and events, possible locations for new Lord &Taylor stores, advertising ideas, VIP visits, meetings with other department store executives, and public relations. Also present in this subseries is a minimal number of clippings, itineraries, and correspondence related to Shaver's travel on official company business to view fashion shows, learn about fashion trends, and attend corporate board meetings. Materials in this subseries are arranged alphabetically by type of document or subject.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but the original audio acssettes are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Researchers must use reference copies of audio-visual materials. When no reference copy exists, the Archives Center staff will produce reference copies on an "as needed" basis, as resources allow. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Dorothy Shaver Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
