This series contains 9 folders pertaining to the drafting of an astrology book written by Helen Brockman. The contents of the folders are star charts, papers of work influence for each astrological sign. Lists of the best career paths for a person based on their astrological sign. Guide on how to deal with Ephemeris. Drafts about each of the planets and the elements they hold and their effect. And lastly rough drafts of the first few chapters of the book itself. Undated

This Series consists of two folders containing paper drafts of Helen Brockman’s Biography, her resume, and change of employment papers.

This series contains one oversized box, holding the book “My first attempt at Pattern Development.” The book consists of a series of rough drafts of patterns for clothes and diverse ways to develop them. The date range for this series is Summer 1958.

Sample shoulder slope finders along with papers to file/ application for a patent.

Pattern templates and fashion mood boards

Actual pattern drafts from the templates of patterns

Handbooks from the New Metric Pattern Drafting System

Handbooks from the Modular Pattern System

The first attempt of a book by Helen Brockman, consisting of pattern drafts and templates, fashion inspiration, etc.

This folder contains copies of resumes, news articles, and letters about Helen Brockman.

Rough daft of Chapter 1 of book

History of Zodiac and thoughts on the book

Descriptions and drawings of each zodiac sign. Drafts of chapters and thoughts of the book

Copies of change of employment papers for Helen Brockman

Star charts for people and their astrological signs

More star charts and descriptions of each astrological sign along with a drawing of the constellation

Blank star charts

Horoscopes based on work influences

Data based of research for the best career path for each sign

Dealing with Ephemeris

Rough drafts of papers on how to deal with planets and what they each stand for.

The collection contains material Helen Brockman created. The contents include biographical information, rough draft of patterns, pattern pieces, mood boards for fashion ideas, patents which include her patented shoulder slope finder, a series of Modular Pattern System booklets, a early draft of a Pattern Development book, as well as early drafts for an Astrology book.

This series consists of one box containing information regarding the patent for patterns to adjust the shoulder seam and shoulder slope and the back to establish better dimensions in the selection and modification of garment patterns. This series also includes prototypes of shoulder slope measurement tool designed by Helen Brockman.

This series contains 2 boxes that contain two different pattern systems. The Modular Pattern system consists of 11 folders that each hold a different handbook helping draft and create several types of clothes from a basic bodice to a skirt and pants. The other drafting system, The New Metric Pattern Drafting system 6 folders that also hold handbooks helping draft and create clothes but also tips on how to hem them properly as well. The date range for this series is 1976-1993

This series consists of one box containing patterns drafts and templates for proper measurements of clothes. It also contains fashion visuals from vision boards, silhouettes, and inspiration for future fashion projects.