History BPW/Maine

BPW/Maine has an incredible storied history. It was one of the early Federations in the nation. Members with an interest in writing about programs or projects of BPW Maine are encouraged to submit these stories to the Newsletter Editor, susan.tardie@maine.edu for publication on the web site. Members are encouraged to look through the archives of their local organizations for information to produce an article.

Some of the information on Maine Business and Professional Women’s history has been compiled.

Archives: Guide to the Records of the Maine Federation Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Housed at Fogler Library, University of Maine, Orono, Maine, and listed under the title of: Maine Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs

Willard: The History of the Business & Professional Women
Written by: Viola Willard, Past State President, BPW/Maine 1977-1978

Maine Song: The State of Maine Song History
Written by: Sally Pickering, member BPW/Maine