XVII. NEWSLETTERS, 1940-1998.

Newsletter of the state federation.

Originally known as The New Jersey Business and Professional Woman, in 1942 it became known as Chat. From 1944 until 1961, it was not published, except as part of the state convention program. In 1962, it began again under the name New Jersey Business Woman. In 1986, it was renamed The Voice of Working Women.

Early subjects covered include state and national convention reports, committee reports, news of local clubs, and rosters of state and local officers. From 1962, issues included a letter from the state president, articles on subjects of interest to club members such as the Equal Rights Amendment, women's legal status, higher education, and career changes, as well as national and international club news, profiles of club members, awards, advertisements for female-owned businesses, and photographs. In later years, topics included the need to address the decline in membership, the federation's archives, and obituaries, as well as the usual convention and local club reports.

Of particular interest is the appearance of African-American members in the 1960s, and male members in 1980. The August 1984 issue includes comments on the quality of the content and production of the publication. In 1985, it changed from a bi-monthly glossy magazine format to a quarterly newspaper format. In 1991, it changed to a newsletter format.

Several issues from the 1980s and 1990s are missing.