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This sub-series contains items that were produced as a result of Edward Moir's work as a manager and president of Wool Mills. Most of it relates to Crown Woolen Mills (particularly mill appraisals), but there are some items that relate to earlier jobs he held at other mills. See also US.NNFIT.SC.217.2.4 which contains photos of Crown Woolen Mills over the years.

This series consists of original miscellaneous illustrations by Anneliese Kapp.

This series consists of a single folder containing miscellaneous ads and press clippings which largely do not pertain to Lord & Taylor.

This series contains items related to Moir's political work furthering the interests of the Carded Woolen Manufacturers' Association. It includes letters, published statements, newspaper clippings, and a volume produced by the National Association of Wool Manufacturers.

Shoe patterns made of various materials.

This sub-series contains 13 original pencil sketches of suits and ensembles. One is matted.

This sub-series consists of journals, address books, and social calendars.

This sub-series contains personal papers related to the Ford model, Ted Dawson from 1936-1991

This sub-series includes memos and other correspondence as well as speeches and other writings.

This sub-series contains professional and personal photographs related to the Ford model, Ted Dawson.

The photographs in this sub-series are personal or promotional images.

This sub-series includes press clippings about speeches or lectures given by Shirley Goodman.

This sub-series contains the correspondence of Mortimer C. Ritter.

This sub-series includes records from Lawrence Bethel's inauguration, correspondence, including a letter from U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and photos. This sub-series also includes publications, proposals, and reports from 1962-1964 relating to F.I.T.'s international educational initiatives in Mexico, Israel, Nigeria, and Puerto Rico conducted in accordance with the Agency for International Development of the U.S. State Department. One of these reports is in Spanish.

This sub-series includes President's Reviews and programs from the inauguration of Lawrence L. Jarvie.

This sub-series includes communications written by Marvin J. Feldman to member of the F.I.T. community, and materials relating to events sponsored by the Futures Committee.

This sub-series includes President's Reports created during Hershfield's presidency.

This sub-series contains press about the Ford model, Vendela, from 1988-1995.

This sub-series contains press about the Ford model, Ted Dawson from 1936-1991.

This sub-series consists of tear sheets and periodicals.

This sub-series contains public relations relate4d to the Ford model, Vendela.

This sub-series contains public relations related to the Ford model, Ted Dawson.

This series includes publications from the office of the president, such as Inside FIT.

Student publications include WFIT TV and radio broadcasts, W27 (student newspaper), Portfolio (yearbook), Creative Showcase, student handbooks, Coloring Book, Icon Magazine, and Blush.

This series consists of a single folder contains miscellaneous receipts from milliners and dry goods stores in New York City. Two receipts are from Lord and Taylor.

This sub-series includes correspondence, speeches and other writings, press clippings, and photographs.

This series contains two original color sketches in total. According to Arsho Baghsarian, she went to the library of Metropolitan to look for design ideas in her leisure time. She recorded the graphics which look special and appropriate for shoes and colored them when she came home. Some of those graphics are employed later on her shoes.

The Shoebiz sub-series contains a total of 2837 sketches in 16 folders. Two folders with estimated date (1970’s and 1980’s) contain the original color sketches. The other 6 folders with inclusive date information contain the photocopies. Shoebiz features a youthful and feminine product line for women at all ages and every occasion. Besides that, two sheets of shoe shape designed by Baghsraian can be found in the folder of 1980’s.
In this sub-series, bulky heels remain to be a significant factor especially in the 1970’s folders. In addition, the design of platform shoes such as platform sandals and platform pumps in various height emerge at the early stage of Shoebiz line. Besides that, more diversifications can be found in this subseries, from the dressy foot ware such as 3 inch high heel pumps and slingbacks, to casual style such as loafer and wedges. More materials, such as patent leather, multi-color canvas, and feather are adopted, all of which contributes to the diversity of the Shoebiz sub-series.

The Shoestrings sub-series contains a total of 741 sketches in 7 folders. The folder with an estimated year (1980’s) contains 82 original sketches, half of which are designs for handbags and the rest are sketches for platform sandals and pumps. The handbags in this sub-series feature accessory usage bags such as evening bags and clutches. The rest of the original sketches are mainly the design of platform sandals and pumps. Baghsarian’s design for shoes comprise all types of women shoes for every occasion , which include sandals, flats, sneakers, boots, pumps and some accessories.
The shoes of Shoestring are appropriate for women of all ages, the material of the shoes, the delicate sequins detail, fragile ribbon ankle straps, friable rope wedge soles and porous canvas and mesh uppers, and their warm color palette of vibrant red, orange, green, canary yellow, hot pinks, bright whites and metallic suggest that they are intended for a relatively young consumer group. Baghsarian’s talent of utilizing various materials into shoe designing is exemplified in this sub-series again. The materials used in this sub-series include but not limited to calf leather, snake skin leather, suede, canvas, denim, metallic ornaments. Also, her sense of fashion and feminine characteristic create a distinct product line.

Six sketches with accompanying shoe pattern cutouts.

This sub-series contains sketches of shoes by both Seymour Troy and other designers for Seymour Troy. Most of the sketches are loose but there were also a number of sketchbooks, most of which have been disbound. Almost all of the sketches are undated.

This sub-series is comprised of slides depicting the work of Pauline Trigère.

This sub-series includes speeches, publications, and other written works by Lawrence Bethel.

This sub-series includes speeches given by Shirley Goodman.

This sub-series contains speeches, published work, public testimony, and other writings by Marvin Feldman, including drafts of some of these speeches and written works. These drafts may include annotations, edits, and supporting materials. Some correspondence is also included, which relates to Feldman's published work. Materials and correspondence about events Feldman attended are included as well. Additionally, this sub-series partially documents the activities of the Office of Communications and External Relations, which supported the preparation and publication of Feldman's work.

This sub-series includes speeches and other communications to the F.I.T. community written by Allan F. Hershfield.

This sub-series includes speeches given by Stuart Steiner.

This sub-series contains speeches and communications to the F.I.T. community written by Joyce F. Brown.

This sub-series includes strategic plans and investment plans.

As the longest period in Arsho Barhsarian’s carrier, this Stuart Weitzman line exists as the biggest sub-series in this series, which contains a total of 13,597 sketches in 82 folders. The folders of earlier years (approximately before year 2000) contain original sketches and their copies as well. Most of the original sketches are drawn in pencil, and a small portion of the original sketches are colorful or decorated with golden pigment. The original sketches after 2000 are still kept by Stuart Weitzman or its manufacture - only the copies are kept in this sub-series.
The evolution of shoe styles from 1980’s to now can be found in this sub-series. Various shoe design elements such as charms, crystals, bows and floral pattern are applied to the shoes targeted for women in different ages and occasions. The diversity of the textile is one of the most noticeable features in this sub-series. Materials including calf, lamb skin, canvas, denim and silk are used and combined creatively and broadly in Arsho’s design.

Another striking feature in this sub-series is the pavé evening shoes line. The elegantly designed evening shoes decorated with Swarovski crystals is one of the most famous and popular shoe lines in Arsho’s carrier.

The Stuart sub-series contains a total 5344 of sketches in 36 folders. Compared to Stuart Weitzman, most of its sketches are original, and a great part of which are decorated with watercolor. As a subordinate product line in Stuart Weitzman, it is aimed at a younger consumer group and designed to be dressier with a lower price range. Similar to Stuart Weitzman line, Stuart contains shoes types for various occasions in all seasons.

The principle of practicality also succeeds in Stuart line as well. Just as Arsho states that “shoes are designed for walking, not for displaying or fashion show”. Most of shoes styles in this sub-series are from flats to mid-heel height.