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Women in the workplace in World War II poster, 2017

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 6

Scope and Contents of the Collection

From the Collection:

The focus of this collection is the acquisition of visual materials that support the curriculum of The Claremont Colleges. Currently, the collection includes materials relating to California history and locations, historic photographic materials, materials related to social, immigration, and climate justice movements and organizations, and assorted artist prints and posters. Growth is anticipated for this collection.

Dates

  • Creation: 2017

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Languages represented in the collection: English, Spanish.

Access

Collection open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 13.5 Linear Feet (4 oversize flat boxes, 1 document box, 1 oversize document box, 2 map drawer folders)

Note

14.75" x 24". Black and white photo of a female industrial worker in WWII. Titled "We Can Do It!," with quote underneath stating "When American men went off to war in 1941, they left behind their jobs. That's when women stepped in. "Rosie the Riveter" kept the economy going, boosted the war effort, and proved she could do anything." Poster is advertising Calisphere's digital collections.

Repository Details

Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository

Contact:
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States