McCauley, Caroline

Date:
2006-12-04
Length:
120 minutes
Interviewer:
Marino, Michella
Transcription available:
no
Series:
Women and World War II
Series ID:
0000-010
Interview Number(s):
2008_30_5
Summary:
McCauley discusses her family life during World War II. She was primarily raised by her grandparents, as her mother worked and was often out of town. Her mother later worked on the construction of the Jefferson Proving Ground and other war-related projects. She recalls rationing during the war, but doesn't remember being deprived of anything. She also mentions attending the movies regularly and seeing war news reels before the films. After the war, her family's life returned to normal, with her uncle returning home and resuming his job at a meat packing company.
Topic(s):
World War, 1939-1945--Women, Women--Employment--United States