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Women in Industry Then and After War Debate
A wartime survey rush of opinions on women workers shows about five million women employed in diverse roles and another five million discussions on keeping jobs after the war. Field reports from New York and Maryland interviewees reveal many intend to quit for home life, while others plan to stay in skilled positions, with several sharing concrete plans and family considerations as they balance work and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
American Legion Auxiliary
Indianapolis
Ind
New York
Warwick Hobart
Secretary of War
Mary Anderson
Women’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Miss Anderson
Frank T. Hines
Office of War Mobilization
Hines
Rose Russo
Long Island City
N. Y
Tony
Ruth Golden
Woodhaven
L. I
Gustave Golden
Pacific
Sperry
Long Island
Jewel Nalback
Montgomery
Ala
Grumman Aircraft
Bethpage
Peter
Italy
Paul
Phillip S. Darby
Phil
Ethel Henderson
Brooklyn
T-5
William E. Henderson
France
East River Savings Bank
Ann Gavin
Bronx
Pennsylvania Station
New York City
Elizabeth Hooker
Baltimore
Grumman
Charlotte K. Hubley
Michigan University
Nassau
Sperry Gyroscope Company
Frances Widman
Pvt. O
David Widman