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Date Original
1942-1945
Description
Black and white photograph of female workers at the Bomb Detonation Plant in Jacksonville. Written on the back of the photograph: "third from left - Nonnie (3rd from left), Laura (Herring) Kennedy Jigouleff, Prob. between 1942-1945, 3rd from right: Ruby Hooks Stuckey, Worked in Bomb Detonation Plant (just outside of Little Rock, Ark.) - during WWII, Jacksonville."
Biographical/Historical Note
During World War II, Arkansas had six ordnance plants. Women, of course, made up a large number of the employees at these plants, as much of the male workforce was serving in the armed forces. Construction on the plant in Jacksonville began in 1941. It was the first national defense plant approved for the state.
Physical Description
Photograph, 6.5 x 8.75"
Keywords
Women; War; War work; Bombs
Geographical Area
Jacksonville, Pulaski County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
G2698 1
Resource Type
Image
Collection
General photo file
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Female workers at the bomb detonation plant, Jacksonville, AR, General photo file, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History | Women's History