Pennsylvania Railroad women employees working on tracks photograph, 1942
Permanent ID:
12707Call number:
V7:1761Dates:
November 26 1942November 26 1942
Image Description:
Image 1This photo depicts Pennsylvania Railroad's first female section gang near Dowingtown, Pennsylvania. These women are subbing for the men who went away to war.
2nd Image
This photo depicts Pennsylvania Railroad's first female section gang near Dowingtown, Pennsylvania. These women are subbing for the men who went away to war.
Inscription:
Image 1Penna RR Employees-Women
Nov 26 1942
Here we see the Pennsylvania Railroad's first female section gang hard at work near Downingtown, Pa. Subbing for the men who went away to war, they are seen doing the lighter work. The Pennsy announced that no woman gang laborer will be permitted to lift more than 15 pounds.
2nd Image
Penna RR Employee - Women
Nov 26 1942
(Verso)
Format:
PhotographsDimensions:
Width: 25.5 cm, Height: 19 cm (image)Width: 25 cm, Height: 19 cm (image)