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"Plaskon Resin Glue," Libbey-Owens-Ford
One of the other essential products that Libbey-Owens-Ford produced and utilized during WWII was resin glue, a glue used to secure airplane parts together. As the images show, many women worked with the glue in the company's Plaskon division to…
Plant Supervisors, Willys-Overland Motors, Inc., 1948
Because of their efforts after the war, women became a more integral part of the industrial field. By 1948, Willys-Overland had several women in the role of plant supervisor, ensuring the success of production.
Army-Navy "E" Award, Presented to Willys-Overland Motors, Inc., 1943
Because of the efficiency of Jeep production by Willys-Overland Motors, the Army and Navy presented them an award to show the company that they valued their efforts.
"Building the Jeep," Willys-Overland Motors, Inc., 1943
One of the most memorable pieces of production that Toledo, Ohio, manufactured was the Jeep at Willys-Overland Motors. In this pamphlet from 1943, the production of the Jeep is in great detail, even including images of women assembling one.
Doehler Die Casking Co. Wins Recogniton for War Efforts, 1942
At the beginning of the United States' involvement in the war, Doehler Die Co. won special recognition from the U.S. Navy department for their defense production program. Women were involved in this recognition for their role as inspectors of the…
"Toledo Women are Working on the Railroad Now," 1943
Among the many jobs that Toledo women took on during the war, women also began working on the railroads, providing maintenance, cleaning, and operations.
The Red Cross Extends Service to Army Hospitals, 1943
As the need for more women in the Army hospitals during WWII increased, and as recruitment levels remained low, the Red Cross was eventually invited to extend its service as nurses' aids to the men on the battlefield.
Red Cross War Funding Stations, 1942
In order to get those who hadn't been solicited in the war effort to contribute, the Toledo Red Cross set up stations around the city to suggest donating to the war fund.
Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company, Women Manufacturing Safety Glass for Military Aircraft, 1943
In Toledo during WWII, women working for glass manufacturing plant Libbey-Owens-Ford manned machines that produced laminated safety glass for military aircraft.
Gray Lady Corps Rules, Members, and Withdrawal at Toledo Mercy Hospital
When the United States entered into World War II, the Toledo Chapter of the Red Cross Association brought the Gray Lady Corps into Mercy Hospital. Led by Margaret Waite, the Gray Lady Corps provided non-medical services to patients as volunteers…