Women in the Shipyards
Oregon women joined millions of women across the country who found meaningful employment in war-related industries. Women who had been restricted to particular jobs—or to no jobs at all because of their gender and race—worked with men in factories and farms The increased democratization of the labor force in the United States during World War II was a consequence of the desperate need for workers to begin working immediately.
Narratives
In-depth historical narratives are written by Pacific Northwest historians, serving as an online learning resource for teachers and students.
