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THOMSON, Erma (b. 1923)

EmployersMary Kay, Inc

Oral Histories

OH 1943

Longtime employee of Mary Kay Inc. as personal assistant to Mary Kay Ash and tenth employee of the company. Employment history before interviewing with Mary Kay Inc.; personal relationship with Mary Kay Ash; memories of annual conventions; Ash’s personal working style and business philosophy; changes in the company’s structure and culture; feelings about the job opportunities Ash provided for women.