A Guide to the Connie Richey Collection
Compiled by Zachary Hottel
July 19, 2023
Descriptive Summary
Repository: Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA
Title: Connie Richey Collection
Date Range: 1969-1978
Collection Number: 2023-0002
Extent: 58 folders, 1 Box (1 Linear Foot)
Language: English
Abstract: Newsletters and photographs related to Aileen Inc. collected by Connie Richey of Woodstock Virginia.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. Researchers must register and agree to all copyright laws and archives policies before using the collection. Please contact the Shenandoah County Library before visiting to use this collection.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of item] Connie Richey Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.
Acquisition Information: Donated by Connie Richey, February 2, 2022.
Processing Information: Materials were donated in a stack with photographs in zip-lock bags. Individual newsletters were placed in folders and sorted chronologically. Photographs were sleeved and placed in folders.
Biographical/Historical Note
Aileen Inc. was founded in 1948 to manufacture clothing and other textiles. At its height, the company operated 144 retail outlet stores and at least 15 manufacturing plants. This included local plants in New Market, Strasburg, Woodstock, and Edinburg which was the company’s primary manufacturing site. The company filed for bankruptcy and closed all operations in 1994.
These newsletters were retained by Marion Tisinger, father of Connie Richey.
Bibliography
“Company News; Aileen Files for Bankruptcy-Law Protection,” Bloomberg News. The New York Times. Accessed July 19, 2023. https://www.nytimes.com/1994/01/25/business/company-news-aileen-files-for-bankruptcy-law-protection.html
Scope and Content
The Connie Richey Collections contains a single box of documents and photographs.
Box 1: Document Box, 1 linear feet. Folder 1.1-1.58.
Location:
Stack 10, Shelf 2
Arrangement
Items were arranged chronologically by archives staff. Undated photographs are at the end of the collection.
Inventory
Folder 1.1: “Aileen Highlights,” April 1969
Folder 1.2: “Aileen Highlights,” May 1969
Folder 1.3: “Aileen Highlights,” June 1969
Folder 1.4: “Aileen Highlights,” August 1969
Folder 1.5: “Aileen Highlights,” October 1969
Folder 1.6: “Aileen Highlights,” November 1969
Folder 1.7: “Aileen Highlights,” December 1969
Folder 1.8: “Aileen Highlights,” January 1970
Folder 1.9: “Aileen Highlights,” February 1970
Folder 1.10: “Aileen Highlights,” March 1970
Folder 1.11: “Aileen Highlights,” April 1970
Folder 1.12: “Aileen Highlights,” June 1970
Folder 1.13: “Aileen Highlights,” July 1970
Folder 1.14: “Aileen Highlights,” August 1970
Folder 1.15: “Aileen Highlights,” September 1970
Folder 1.16: “Aileen Highlights,” October 1970
Folder 1.17: “Aileen Highlights,” November 1970
Folder 1.18: “Aileen Highlights,” January 1971
Folder 1.19: “Aileen Highlights,” February 1971
Folder 1.20: “Aileen Highlights,” March 1971
Folder 1.21: “Aileen Highlights,” June 1971
Folder 1.22: “Aileen Highlights,” July 1971
Folder 1.23: “Aileen Highlights,” August 1971
Folder 1.24: “Aileen Highlights,” September 1971
Folder 1.25: “Aileen Highlights,” January 1972
Folder 1.26: “Aileen Highlights,” February 1972
Folder 1.27: “Aileen Highlights,” March 1972
Folder 1.28: “Aileen Highlights,” Spring 1972
Folder 1.29: “Aileen Highlights,” May 1972
Folder 1.30: “Aileen Highlights,” June 1972
Folder 1.31: “Aileen Highlights,” July 1972
Folder 1.32: “Aileen Highlights,” August 1972
Folder 1.33: “Aileen Highlights,” September 1972
Folder 1.34: “Aileen Highlights,” October 1972
Folder 1.35: “Aileen Highlights,” November 1972
Folder 1.36: “Aileen Highlights,” April 1973
Folder 1.37: “Aileen Highlights,” May 1973
Folder 1.38: “Aileen Highlights,” June 1973
Folder 1.39: “Aileen Highlights,” July 1973
Folder 1.40: “Aileen Highlights,” August 1973
Folder 1.41: “Aileen Highlights,” September 1973
Folder 1.42: “Aileen Highlights,” October 1973
Folder 1.43: “Aileen Highlights,” December 1973
Folder 1.44: “Aileen Highlights,” January 1974
Folder 1.45: “Aileen Highlights,” February 1974
Folder 1.46: “Aileen Highlights,” March 1974
Folder 1.47: “Aileen Highlights,” April 1974
Folder 1.48: “Aileen Highlights,” May 1974
Folder 1.49: “Aileen Highlights,” July 1974
Folder 1.50: “Aileen Highlights,” September 1974
Folder 1.51: “Aileen Highlights,” October 1974
Folder 1.52: “Aileen Highlights,” December 1974
Folder 1.53: “Aileen Highlights,” January 1975
Folder 1.54: “Aileen Highlights,” March 1975
Folder 1.55: “Aileen Highlights,” July 1975
Folder 1.56: “Aileen Highlights,” March 1978
Folder 1.57: “Aileen Highlights,” September 1978
Folder 1.58: “Aileen Highlights” Awards Banquet, 1980
Folder 1.57 Photographs of Aileen Employees, Undated 1 of 2
Folder 1.58 Photographs of Aileen Employees, Undated 2 of 2