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The first meeting of the women's policy committee of War Manpower Commission (WMC) on Oct. 1, 1942. Thre members get acquainted. Left to right: Maudell Bousfield, Margaret A. Hickey, chairman, and Sue Southall. The committee was formed to aid in mobilizing women war workers for the war effort

The first meeting of the women's policy committee of War Manpower Comm...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Safe clothes for women war workers. Looking over the job application blank, Eunice herself gets the once-over from guards at the Bendix Aviation Plant. She may be qualified for a job, but she'll have to change her style of dressing when she's hired. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. Looking over the job application b...

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Safe clothes for women war workers

Safe clothes for women war workers

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from general caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

Safe clothes for women war workers. Applying for a standard uniform at the Bendix supply center, Eunice Kimball is given a company uniform to replace her own incorrect costume. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. Applying for a standard uniform at...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman working, women labor, 1940s, economic conditions, home front, world war two, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a group of men working in a factory. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a group of men working in a factory. Office...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

Women in war. Supercharger plant workers. These women war workers at a Midwest supercharger plant are buffing small delicate airplane engine parts. Note protective head coverings and comfortable slack suits. Allis Chalmers Manufacture Company

Women in war. Supercharger plant workers. These women war workers at a...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman working, women labor, 1940s, economic conditions, home front, world war two, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Safe clothes for women war workers

Safe clothes for women war workers

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from general caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

Manpower. Former actress now aircraft worker. From central casting to aircraft casting! Erstwhile child star of the silent picture days, auburn-haired Dorothy Langdon now inspects airplane engine parts in a Detroit war plant. Known as "Baby Dorothy Phelps" of the silents, and heart interest of western thrillers in the middle thirties, Miss Langdon joined America's army of women war workers early this year. With a husband in the Army, the twenty-six-year-old beauty finds her new role in life eminently satisfying. "I'm really doing something," she says. "I got tired of just playing at doing something." In addition to her forty-eight hour work week at the inspection table, Miss Langdon still finds time to study drafting at night

Manpower. Former actress now aircraft worker. From central casting to ...

Public domain photograph of a woman, female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Safe clothes for women war workers. Looking over the job application blank, Eunice herself gets the once-over from guards at the Bendix Aviation Plant. She may be qualified for a job, but she'll have to change her style of dressing when she's hired. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. Looking over the job application b...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

A woman working on a machine in a factory. Office of War Information Photograph

A woman working on a machine in a factory. Office of War Information P...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

Safe clothes for women war workers

Safe clothes for women war workers

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from general caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

Safe clothes for women war workers. Woman's crowning glory is distinctly out of place in a machine shop--and decidedly dangerous besides, unless completely tacked away beneath a safety hat. Eunice Kimball, with hair dangerously disheveled, poses in Bendix Aviation Plant to illustrate how the safety-conscious woman worker will not look. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. Woman's crowning glory is distinct...

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

War workers. Social activities. Three government girls at Scott's Hotel, Washington, D.C., a government hotel for women war workers, place their bids in the "date box" for a serviceman's dance

War workers. Social activities. Three government girls at Scott's Hote...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Women in war. Machine gun production operators. This modern "spinning wheel" would astound our grandmothers, and so would the young woman who operates it. One of America's thousands of skilled women war workers, this young Midwesterner twirls the wheel that controls the drilling of holes in machine gun parts. A skilled machine operator, she formerly processed spark plugs on a similar machine, but turned her efforts to war work when the factory was converted to the manufacture of machine guns. A.C. Spark Plugs

Women in war. Machine gun production operators. This modern "spinning ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman working, women labor, 1940s, economic conditions, home front, world war two, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Government hotel for Negro women war workers. The 760,000 dollar Lucy D. Slowe Residence Hall, first government constructed hotel for Negro women workers in Washington, D.C. has been open for occupancy by the Defense Homes Corporation. The three-story brick building has 299 outside rooms and will accomodate 322 women war workers in the Nation's capital

Government hotel for Negro women war workers. The 760,000 dollar Lucy ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Safe clothes for women war workers. Her hair tucked away under a safety cap, war worker Eunice Kimball stands beside whirling machine wheels with no wisp of hair exposed. She's completely protected from the danger of entanglement in moving machine parts. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. Her hair tucked away under a safet...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman working, women labor, 1940s, economic conditions, home front, world war two, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

War workers. Social activities. Three government girls at Scott's Hotel, Washington, D.C., a government hotel for women war workers, place their bids in the "date box" for a serviceman's dance

War workers. Social activities. Three government girls at Scott's Hot...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Safe clothes for women war workers. Estelle Hendel, twenty-eight, a guard at the Bendix Aviation Plant in Brooklyn, stands before the company service flag and gives the correct salute. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. Estelle Hendel, twenty-eight, a gu...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman working, women labor, 1940s, economic conditions, home front, world war two, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Safe clothes for women war workers. Inappropriately dressed for a war plant job, Eunice Kimball is interviewed by Earl Metz, Bendix Aviation employment manager. Mr. Metz tells her that though her application may show her fitness for the job, her clothes are completely unfit for it. Those open-toed sandals would be no protection against falling tools or other heavy objects; her fuzzy sweater would catch in machines; and her jewelry would be a constant menace against moving machine parts. "You're hired," he tells Eunice, "but we'll have to put you into a safe uniform before you even enter the shop." Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. Inappropriately dressed for a war ...

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Safe clothes for women war workers. Woman's crowning glory is distinctly out of place in a machine shop--and decidedly dangerous besides, unless completely tacked away beneath a safety hat. Eunice Kimball, with hair dangerously disheveled, poses in Bendix Aviation Plant to illustrate how the safety-conscious woman worker will not look. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. Woman's crowning glory is distinct...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

Safe clothes for women war workers. The importance of keeping hair short and neat for industrial war work cannot be over-emphasized. Here Eunice Kimball, Bendix employee, gives a final pat to her newly-dressed hair. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. The importance of keeping hair sho...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman working, women labor, 1940s, economic conditions, home front, world war two, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Safe clothes for women war workers. A closeup of Eunice's new uniform reveals one of its most important safety factors: the tight-buttoning trouser ankles which prelude the possibility of a loose trouser's catching in moving machinery. Note also the sturdily built, comfortable safety shoes, with box toe which helps protect the wearer from falling objects. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. A closeup of Eunice's new uniform ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman working, women labor, 1940s, economic conditions, home front, world war two, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A man is putting something in his shoe. Office of War Information Photograph

A man is putting something in his shoe. Office of War Information Phot...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

De Soto bomber plant, Detroit, Michigan. Women war workers wearing slacks check out at end of a shift

De Soto bomber plant, Detroit, Michigan. Women war workers wearing sla...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Safe clothes for women war workers. The up-swept hairdress, or any modification of it, is the ideal coiffure for war work. It's neat, it's becoming, and above all, it's SAFE. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. The up-swept hairdress, or any mod...

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Safe clothes for women war workers

Safe clothes for women war workers

Title and other information from general caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is ... More

Safe clothes for women war workers. How NOT to wear your hair when you work in a war plant. Eunice Kimball's loose, long bob would be a constant danger in any industrial setup. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. How NOT to wear your hair when you...

Public domain photograph of a woman, female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Safe clothes for women war workers

Safe clothes for women war workers

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from general caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

Safe clothes for women war workers

Safe clothes for women war workers

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from general caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

A black and white photo of a woman wearing a hat. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a woman wearing a hat. Office of War Inform...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

A black and white photo of a car parked in front of a building. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a car parked in front of a building. Office...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Safe clothes for women war workers

Safe clothes for women war workers

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from general caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

Safe clothes for women war workers

Safe clothes for women war workers

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from general caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

Safe clothes for women war workers. How NOT to wear your hair when you work in a war plant. Eunice Kimball's loose, long bob would be a constant danger in any industrial setup. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. How NOT to wear your hair when you...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Safe clothes for women war workers

Safe clothes for women war workers

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from general caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

De Soto bomber plant, Detroit, Michigan. Women war workers wearing slacks check out at end of a shift

De Soto bomber plant, Detroit, Michigan. Women war workers wearing sla...

Public domain photograph of America during the Great Depression, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Safe clothes for women war workers. The up-swept hairdress, or any modification of it, is the ideal coiffure for war work. It's neat, it's becoming, and above all, it's SAFE. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. The up-swept hairdress, or any mod...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Safe clothes for women war workers. Correctly dressed, correctly coiffed and ready for work, Eunice Kimball shows her new safety uniform and hair-do to Bendix's chief inspector, Walter Rodgers, who thoroughly approves the transformation. In compliance with all safety rules, her uniform is also smart-looking and washable besides. Note that she wears her identification badge at the belt. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. Correctly dressed, correctly coiff...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Safe clothes for women war workers. Safely and becomingly dressed in her washable denim uniform, Eunice Kimball operates a horizontal milling machine at the Bendix Aviation Plant, turning out essential parts for the armed forces with no danger of accident from a dangling necklace, a loose wisp of hair, or trousers baggy at the ankle. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. Safely and becomingly dressed in h...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

A black and white photo of a woman in uniform. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a woman in uniform. Office of War Informati...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

Women war workers during World War I

Women war workers during World War I

12002-28. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944. General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac Title from FSA or OWI agency caption. Add... More

Safe clothes for women war workers

Safe clothes for women war workers

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from general caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

Two women standing at a counter in a store. Office of War Information Photograph

Two women standing at a counter in a store. Office of War Information ...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

War workers. Social activities. A government girl entertains her young navy officer friend in "Lovers Lane" nook of Scotts' Hotel, a government hotel for women war workers

War workers. Social activities. A government girl entertains her young...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

War workers. Social activities. A government girl entertains her young navy officer friend in "Lovers Lane" nook of Scotts' Hotel, a government hotel for women war workers

War workers. Social activities. A government girl entertains her young...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

The first meeting of the women's policy committee of War Manpower Commission (WMC) on Oct. 1, 1942. Thre members get acquainted. Left to right: Maudell Bousfield, Margaret A. Hickey, chairman, and Sue Southall. The committee was formed to aid in mobilizing women war workers for the war effort

The first meeting of the women's policy committee of War Manpower Comm...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from print in lot and lot catalog card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Wash... More

Safe clothes for women war workers

Safe clothes for women war workers

Title and other information from general caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is ... More

Manpower. Former actress now aircraft worker. From central casting to aircraft casting! Erstwhile child star of the silent picture days, auburn-haired Dorothy Langdon now inspects airplane engine parts in a Detroit war plant. Known as "Baby Dorothy Phelps" of the silents, and heart interest of western thrillers in the middle thirties, Miss Langdon joined America's army of women war workers early this year. With a husband in the Army, the twenty-six-year-old beauty finds her new role in life eminently satisfying. "I'm really doing something," she says. "I got tired of just playing at doing something." In addition to her forty-eight hour work week at the inspection table, Miss Langdon still finds time to study drafting at night

Manpower. Former actress now aircraft worker. From central casting to ...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Safe clothes for women war workers. Inappropriately dressed for a war plant job, Eunice Kimball is interviewed by Earl Metz, Bendix Aviation employment manager. Mr. Metz tells her that though her application may show her fitness for the job, her clothes are completely unfit for it. Those open-toed sandals would be no protection against falling tools or other heavy objects; her fuzzy sweater would catch in machines; and her jewelry would be a constant menace against moving machine parts. "You're hired," he tells Eunice, "but we'll have to put you into a safe uniform before you even enter the shop." Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. Inappropriately dressed for a war ...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

Safe clothes for women war workers. Correctly dressed, correctly coiffed and ready for work, Eunice Kimball shows her new safety uniform and hair-do to Bendix's chief inspector, Walter Rodgers, who thoroughly approves the transformation. In compliance with all safety rules, her uniform is also smart-looking and washable besides. Note that she wears her identification badge at the belt. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. Correctly dressed, correctly coiff...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman working, women labor, 1940s, economic conditions, home front, world war two, free to use, no copyright restrictions.