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Letter to the Editor: Association seeks working women of World War II

Dear editor,

American Rosie the Riveter Association is trying to locate women who worked on the home front during WWII.

Thousands of women worked to support the war effort as riveters, welders, electricians, inspectors in plants, sewing clothing and parachutes for the military, ordnance workers, rolling bandages, clerical, farming and many other jobs such as volunteer workers collecting scrap metals and other critical materials. These women have stories of their WWII experiences that are of historical value and perhaps have never been told.

American Rosie the Riveter Association would like to acknowledge these women with a certificate and have their stories placed in our Archives.

American Rosie the Riveter Association is a patriotic/non-profit organization whose purpose is to recognize and preserve the history and legacy of working women during WWII. This organization was founded in 1998 by Dr. Frances Carter, Birmingham, and now has more than 5,100 members nationwide. Current elected officers from Georgia, Maryland, Texas, Missouri and Alabama all serve on a volunteer basis.

If you are a woman (or descendant) who worked during WWII, or if you are just interested in more information, please call the toll free number 1-888-557-6743 or email americanrosietheriveter2@yahoo.com.

Sincerely,

Mabel W. Myrick

Corresponding Secretary

American Rosie the Riveter Association

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