Women in the workplace in World War II poster, 2017
Scope and Contents of 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
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.
Cultural context
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu