Blackwell’s List
Now that we have once again heard from the “high guru of fashion,” Richard Blackwell, I must take exception to one of his remarks (Newsmakers, Part I, Jan. 12).
As a retired librarian whose career does not date back to 1940, but whose age most certainly does, I must contend his odious comparison in reference to a “1940 unemployed librarian.” Anyone unemployed in 1940 would have been hard-pressed to dress according to Blackwell’s so-called standards.
Blackwell shows a lack of sensitivity in singling out for stereotyping a profession that has contributed much to the education, literacy and culture of many people and it should be viewed with dignity and respect.
On second thought, who really cares about Mr. Blackwell’s list.
SHIRLEY PORTER
Sunland
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