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“Rosie the Riveter” essay. Herald Tribune, 1951.
22 original prints taken at the Republic Aviation Corp. in Farmingdale, Long Island which produced F-84 Thunder Jets for the Air Force. The women are welders, riveters, electrical workers, engineers, draftsmen and more. Agnes & Gene Geissinger (former navy pilot). Post War Defense Industry employed many women due to the post-war military build up.
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Patricia Fried & Lauren A. Wendle
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Aviation, 1951 "Rosie the Riverter" Story
“Rosie the Riveter” essay. Herald Tribune, 1951.<br /> 22 original prints taken at the Republic Aviation Corp. in Farmingdale, Long Island which produced F-84 Thunder Jets for the Air Force. The women are welders, riveters, electrical workers, engineers, draftsmen and more. Agnes & Gene Geissinger (former navy pilot). Post War Defense Industry employed many women due to the post-war military build up.