Muriel Siebert Collection

American businesswoman Muriel F. Siebert (1928-2013) was the first woman to buy a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and the first woman to own and direct a brokerage firm that was a member of the NYSE. She later became the first female New York State Superintendent of Banks. The bulk of the materials in the collection are Siebert’s professional papers, which provide insight into her rise from analyst to general partner in various securities firms; the challenges she faced during her tenure as New York Superintendent of Banks; her commitment to and involvement with a variety of groups, committees, associations, and other non-profit organizations; and her run for the U.S. Senate. The collection also includes Siebert’s writings and appearances on radio and television, reflecting her extensive knowledge on the topics of finance, banking, the stock market, and the role of women in business.