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Transfer of 8" shells, League Isl'd. (LOC)

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Recessing rings (LOC)

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  • Beth said:
    Interesting to see women factory workers in the late 1910's. Any idea what the product is?
  • swanq said:
    This sequence of photos seems to be in a munitions plant. See The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., September 30, 1918, Page 3 chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn92051227/1918-09-30/ed-... for a large advertisement for women to work in a munitions plant in Bridgeport, CT. And a related article in The [New York] Sun., October 06, 1918, Section 4 Magazine Section, Page 9 chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83030431/1918-10-06/ed-...
  • KenjiB_48 said:
    Great series.
  • Beth said:
    swanq Thank you.
  • swanq said:
    In the news in early 1918 was a concern about working conditions for women in munitions plants. Some states instituted 8-hour workdays and did not permit nights shifts for women. The appointment of women with some medical training to positions of oversight also began. See, for example, The [New York] Sun., June 02, 1918, Section 5 Magazine Section, Page 4 chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83030431/1918-06-02/ed-... "Health for Women Munitions Workers Woman Supervisor Named by Ordnance Department Tells of Pressing Need and How Much May Be Accomplished Adequate Rest and Quiet Add Much to Factory Output"

L.C.C. Tech Institute, Munitions Class (LOC)

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  • B-59 said:
    This photo was printed in The Sunday Oregonian, May 27, 1917, SECTION FIVE, Image 63 with the caption: "The London County Council has established a school where women are trained to do men's work. The Queen recently visited and inspected this school." oregonnews.uoregon.edu/lccn/sn83045782/1917-05-27/ed-1/se...
  • swanq said:
    Women's Work in Wartime archive.org/stream/cu31924013938703#page/n53/mode/2up/sea... lists a number of technical institutes and colleges in London where munitions training was available.
  • Art Siegel said:
    The Imperial War Museum has some posters online for the L.C.C munitions training programs: www.duxford.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/28479 "LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL WOMEN WANTED FOR MUNITION WORK OFFER OF FREE TRAINING WITH MAINTENANCE CLASSES CONDUCTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE MINISTRY OF MUNITIONS Instruction is given in general machine work or acetylene welding. Special attention is given to lathe work, drilling, milling, shaping, profiling and capstan-lathe work for munition factories. Workers are allocated to the centres nearest their homes, and are required to attend for 8 hours daily. Payment at the rate of 25/- per week is made from enrolment: those who show ability and pass a medical examination are allocated to special courses, after the first week. Caps and overalls are supplied for the use of women students who accept maintenance allowance. All instruments and materials are provided free of charge. Particulars and application forms in regard to these classes may be obtained from the Education Officer, L.C.C. Education Offices, Victoria Embankment, " www.duxford.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/31389
  • Ryan (LOC P&P) said:
    Thanks to all of you for this great research. We'll add some of the information to both records the next time we update.