Women Working on B-17 Bomber Size:8x10A shift in the workforce took place during World War II, as more and more women began to fill roles previously held by men. Many factories where women had previously worked to produce household goods shifted to producing items needed for the war. Additionally, women began taking jobs in the aviation industry, working as riveters, welders, and inspectors. Commonly referred to as "Rosie the Riveter", these women played an essential role in the war
we have repaired damage and corrected the fading and discoloration caused by time
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Originally printed between 1936-39
stretching 475 feet in length and rising four stories high
Pyne and Chancellor Green served as the university library until Firestone Library was completed in 1948
As the name suggests
With the image free of the wear and tear of time
and the offices of the university president
Brooks Hall was converted into classrooms and faculty offices
and this photograph was captured a few decades later
Many of the photographs in our collection depict historic landmarks and significant moments
we've repaired damage and corrected fading and discoloration
