Dowager Lady Swaythling
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Dowager Lady Swaythling
Gladys Helen Rachel (nee Goldsmid), Lady Swaythling (1879-1965) - President of the EAW (1938-57). The Electrical Assocation for Women (EAW) was founded in 1924 and grew out of the work of the Womens Engineering Society (WES), which had been founded in 1919. Date: 1950
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1950 Assocation Dowager Electrical Madame Yevonde Swaythling
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This photograph captures Dowager Lady Swaythling, Gladys Helen Rachel Goldsmid (nee Singer, later Goldsmid, then Swaythling; 1879-1965), in her esteemed role as President of the Electrical Association for Women (EAW) during the 1950s. The EAW, founded in 1924, was an integral part of the women's engineering movement in the United Kingdom, evolving from the Women's Engineering Society (WES), which was established in 1919. Lady Swaythling's leadership tenure began in 1938 and continued until 1957. Her dedication to the organization and the electrical industry was unwavering, and her influence extended beyond the EAW, as she was also a member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers and the Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The 1950s marked a significant period in the history of the EAW, as the organization continued to promote women's participation in the electrical industry, which was traditionally dominated by men. Lady Swaythling's vision and commitment to gender equality in engineering were pivotal during this time, as she worked to challenge stereotypes and open doors for women in the field. In this image, Lady Swaythling exudes confidence and poise, embodying the strength and determination required to lead an organization dedicated to advancing women in the electrical industry during the mid-20th century. The photograph is a testament to her groundbreaking contributions and the impact she had on the lives of countless women who followed in her footsteps.
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