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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…
"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…
"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.
"You're Going to Employ Women," 1943 War Dept. Booklet
In 1943, the War Department released a booklet to persuade its ranks of the importance of employing women in the military during the war. The booklet lists women's strengths and abilities that the department believed would bring the United States…
"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.
"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.
"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.
"-- 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.
"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…
Three Ladies in a Jeep, Willys-Overland
Three women sit in a Willys-Overland Jeep as it balances on four bottles; a WWII product demonstration.