Women

Interview with Judi Jennings for History 324: History of Women, 1700-present

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Nancy Jones shares her experiences growing up on a farm in Madison, Indiana, during World War II. She discusses the impact of the war on her family and community, including the rationing of goods, the absence of her brothers who were drafted, and the changes in her town due to the war effort. Jones also talks about her school experiences, her family's involvement in the church, and the impact of the war on her childhood.

Rosemary Jones discusses her experiences working during World War II. She worked in a warehouse that supplied spare parts for the B17 and B29 aircrafts. Jones mentions the difficulties of working in a building with no heat and the importance of her job in supporting the war effort. She recalls the lack of resentment from male colleagues, the strict security measures, and the high volume of work. After the war, Jones stopped working and later helped run a small hotel with her husband. Jones believes that women working during the war led to greater independence for women, as they had their own money.

Describes her activities in the League of Women Voters.

Karem discusses her schooling at the Jefferson School of Law while raising a family. She also discusses her work as an attorney with her husband, Fred Karem, in which she specialized in real estate.

Ms. Kaufman relates her life experiences as a Black professional woman including a tour as a Peace Corps Volunteer to Malawi, Africa. Additional information in the file.

Veterans History Project

Ms. Keene is office manager of Barton Brands Distillery and discusses women in the distilling industry and the duties of her own position.

Eunice Kell describes the difficulty of nursing patients, particularly those with tuberculosis, as a member of the Army Nurse Corps during the war. She recalls the nurses' entertainment, social lives and going on a suicide watch. Webb worked with German and Italian prisoners of war held in the United States. She describes these men, who were members of the Africa Corps under German General Erwin Rommel.