A Blog About Women Who Were Homefront Heroines: the WAVES of World War II
Yes, we realize it’s only October and too early for Christmas decorations! But this “Christmas Tree” is a place where equipment is stored and organized. WAVE Mary Edna Miller headed there to grab some nuts and bolts in this 1943 photograph.
It’s by Ens. V. Jorgensen and it comes from the National Archives.
It’s not just Rosies who had riveting duties. Here, WAVES at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, do some repair work on a plane. They are (left to right) Mary Cleo Smith, Doris Youlio, and Mary Gale Booth.
The photograph by Ens. V. Jorgensen comes from the National Archives.
Hello Homefront Heroines, friends. We have exciting news!
The film is an official selection for the Through Women’s Eyes/Sarasota Film Festival. Homefront Heroines: The WAVES of World War II will have its world premiere on April 7ths a 2:45pm, and will have a second screening on April 9th at noon. If you’re in Florida, come visit.
We also apologize for the downtime on the blog, but now you understand why we’ve been quiet recently. We’ve been rushing to get the film finished for it’s official screening!
So excited – and we hope to see you in Sarasota!
Hinges of History 