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- World War II Poster, "Free a Man to Fight," 1943 - During World War II, thousands of railroad workers joined the service while American railroads -- vital to the movement of military personnel and equipment -- were busier than ever. Women stepped in to perform jobs of every description, from managing accounts in the sales office to maintaining locomotives in the roundhouse. This poster encouraged women to join the New York Central's workforce.
- 1943
- Collections - Artifact
World War II Poster, "Free a Man to Fight," 1943
During World War II, thousands of railroad workers joined the service while American railroads -- vital to the movement of military personnel and equipment -- were busier than ever. Women stepped in to perform jobs of every description, from managing accounts in the sales office to maintaining locomotives in the roundhouse. This poster encouraged women to join the New York Central's workforce.
- World War II Era Matchbook, circa 1942 - Patriotic themes could be found on many everyday objects during the Second World War. "V" for Victory was a common symbol reminding Americans about their ultimate wartime goal.
- circa 1942
- Collections - Artifact
World War II Era Matchbook, circa 1942
Patriotic themes could be found on many everyday objects during the Second World War. "V" for Victory was a common symbol reminding Americans about their ultimate wartime goal.