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"Doors Open for Women," 1943 Article
In early 1943, the discussions regarding women entering the workplace and the military circulated a positive response in women, seeing the opportunities created by the war as a step in the right direction for the country's view toward women's…
"Employment of Women in Petroleum Refineries," Monthly Labor Review, 1943
The Monthly Labor Review released data about the increasing number of women working in petroleum refineries during WWII, along with thoughts regarding women's jobs, recruitment, training, and placement.
"Equal Rights: A Debate," New York Times, 1944
When an anti-discrimination amendment was proposed for the Constitution on the basis of sex, the debate of women's equality began to stir; the New York Times published a Q&A with two committeewomen asking their views on the debate, as to whether…
"Girl on the Midnight Shift," Dorothy Vogley, 1943
American Magazine wrote an article following the daily routine of Dorothy Vogley, a war plant worker from Canton, Ohio, who also worked the "graveyard shift." This article helped illustrate the day-to-day routine that women in the production war…
"Health for Victory!" Campaign, Launched by 350 Housewives from Mansfield, Ohio, 1942
In Mansfield, Ohio, 350 wives of war plant employees started a campaign titled "Health for Victory," which educated war plants about health and wellness, as well as coordinated events accordingly; this initiative eventually expanded out to more…
"Information Separation Pamphlet," Women's Army Corps, War Department
As the demobilization of women from the military was underway post-WWII, the U.S. War Department released informative pamphlets out to the women to thank them for their service and lay out their potential next steps.
"Life in the WAAC," Recruiting Advertisement, 1943
In order to get more women involved in the war, the Recruiting and Induction Station of the U.S. Army released an advertisement involving a Q&A about being in the WAAC. It includes the persuasive language necessary to convince women that to be…
"Look Ahead Now, Lady!" Del Monte Advertisement, 1943
Del Monte campaigned for food rationing in their wartime advertisements, asking women to stock up on their canned fruits but also calling to action to need for one's own victory garden and canning for the winter.
"Mrs. Consumer," Consumer-Welfare Committee Advertisement 1942
To ensure that women were doing their part inside the home, the Consumer-Welfare Committee created the "Consumer's Pledge," a skip of paper that housewives were asked to sign to pledge being waste-free and conservative in order to help the country's…
"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.