Women's Contribution

"WAC Life," 1945 War Department Pamphlet

Once women had been fully established in the military during WWII, the U.S. War Department released a pamphlet titled "WAC Life," which outlined the roles and duties of female officers in the Women's Army Corps during the war.

National Women's Business Week Advertisement, 1943

In 1943, the Business and Professional's Women's Clubs chose "Living on the Home Front" as the theme for National Women's Business Week, claiming that "war and peace must be won on the home front before they can be won in the world at large."

"Calling All Nurses," 1943 Article

At the height of the United States' involvement in WWII, the country needed nurses more than ever, calling upon both young women to get a nursing education and fight and retired nurses to re-enter the workforce. This article comes before Frances…

"Vegetables for Victory," 1943 Article

For those who could only contribute to the war effort from the comfort of their homes, victory gardens quickly became known from household to household. During a time of rationing and food shortage, Americans were asked to grow their own as their…

"Anchors Aweigh!" 1943 Article, Women in Shipyards

As with many of the industrial jobs that became available to women during WWII, working in shipyards was one of them, whether it "drafting to riveting." This article highlights the role of women in these shipyards and how women can begin their…

"-- Our Army Needs Paper!" Conservation Advertisement, 1944

An advertisement showing the ways that women can conserve paper for the war effort. It was created by the War Advertising Council in cooperation with the War Production Board and the Office of War Information.

"Parts for Tank Guns -- Made by Women," Chrysler Corporation Advertisement 1943

In 1943, Chrysler released an advertisement of women assembling parts for tank guns, including a message of women's influence on production during World War II.

"Shipyard Trouble Shooter," Elinore Herrick, 1944

American Magazine highlighted the incredible career of Elinore Herrick, the Director of Labor Relations for Todd's Shipyards, who served as an emblem for the industrial woman, especially during World War II.

"Vitamins for Victory!" 1943 Advertisement

Along with the push for "victory gardens," the United States' War Advertising Council produced a "vitamins for victory" campaign that pushed for agriculture, self-sufficiency, and good health on the home front.

"Amazons of Aberdeen," Artillery Testers, 1943

As the United States became more involved in WWII, so did women. The "Amazons of Aberdeen" were a group of women, of all walks of life, who were hired to test military weapons and artillery before sending them off to the front lines.

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