Letter to Mrs Sheppard to arrange an interview at Blackfriars
8 Apr 1941SA/WAR/2/1/z/8
'Take Our Daughters To Work' t-shirt
1990sUnisex large white cotton short-sleeved t-shirt. The t-shirt has a round neck with a care label. There is an inscription printed on the centre of the chest, 'SAINSBURY'S Savacentre HOMEBASE ... Take...
SA/EMP/1/21
"Women: there's a job to suit you at.. J Sainsbury" (Met./Spec. version) recruitment flyer
[1960s-1971]Leaflet promoting jobs in Sainsbury's shops including details of hours of work, wages, additional payments for responsibility and proficiency.
SA/EMP/1/1/2/17
'Free to work - a guide to childcare for all parents and their children' (book)
1994SA/PUB/3/6
Staff recruitment poster
[c. 1970s-1980s]Draft of poster or advertisement aimed at recruiting women.
SA/EMP/1/22
Staff facilities material
1954-1999Includes memorandum and notices related to staff facilities e.g. a notice to women staff informing them that handbags and purses should be deposited in the office for safekeeping. Also includes...
SA/BR/2/2
"Come and work at Sainsbury's" recruitment brochure (MET version)
[1950s]Recruitment brochure for women considering working in Sainsbury's stores. Includes information on working in a shop, meals, sport and social activities, wages, hours of work, and benefits. This...
SA/EMP/1/1/2/10
"Opportunities for young women in Modern Food Retailing with Sainsbury's" (Code D) recruitment leaflet
Mar 1972Code D version. Designed by Sainsbury's Design Studio Identical to SA/EMP/1/1/2/30 except wages are £2 or £2.50 higher and colour of document is different.
SA/EMP/1/1/2/33
"You'll enjoy working at Sainsbury's" newspaper advert for recruitment of staff, 1961
1961SA/EMP/1/18/1
Invite to training school letter for female colleague
25 Apr 1941SA/WAR/2/1/z/5
"Sainsbury's Opportunity 2000: Personal Notes" pack
[c. 1993]Recruitment pack promoting recruitment of women to managerial positions at Sainsbury's, produced as part of the Opportunity 2000 scheme. Includes case study examples of women who were working at...
SA/EMP/1/1/12/8
"Three little maids left school for Sainsbury's" recruitment leaflet
c. 1970SA/EMP/1/1/2/42
"You'll enjoy working at Sainsbury's" recruitment brochure
[c.1958]Booklet giving information on careers at Sainsbury's for girls leaving school. Includes information on training, pay and staff benefits.
SA/EMP/1/1/2/8
Recruitment advertisement
[c. 1950s]Advertisement for the recruitment of women for the Grocery and Provisions departments of Potters Bar and Cockfosters branches.
SA/EMP/1/26
Leaflet from Alan J. Sainsbury and R. J. Sainsbury to all female employees in the General Office
Nov 1945Leaflet describing conditions of employment and wages for female staff in the General Office.
SA/EMP/1/29
Recruitment letter for female staff
[1914-1918]Circular letter from the Stamford House offices recruiting young women to work at Sainsbury's. To be considered for the post, candidates should be at least 19 years of age and five feet six inches in...
SA/WAR/1/1/1
Images relating to operation of business through the war
1914-1918Black and white images. Mainly stills of Pathe news reel of women performing jobs usually associated with men.
SA/WAR/1/4
"Sent to all Female Managers" memo detailing pay rises for women
1945SA/WAR/2/1/6
Letter of introduction for Miss L. Doyle
12 Nov 1929Note which accompanied a letter (letter missing) introducing a Miss L Doyle to Mr Oliver Staff Manager at Blackfriars (head office) for application/interview.
SA/EMP/1/31
Staff register, A-K (female)
1917-1937Includes name and address of staff, marital status, date engaged, name and address of referee, salary, position, branches and transfers, cause and date of leaving, subsequent place of work and date,...
SA/EMP/2/20/3