1943 · Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.: United States Employment Service, 1943. Very good. Light toning.. A WWII-era booklet published by the War Manpower Commission, recruiting Americans for war production jobs to support the boys abroad. At this time, there was a large need for people to work in factories, agriculture, and production. Highlights the need not just for men, but also for women, due largely to the fact that many able-bodied men were sent abroad to fight, causing a brief shift in gender roles at home. Lists different kinds of jobs available ranging from coal and metal mining to education, food processing, construction and repair services. Urges readers to contact their local branch of the U.S. Employment Service to find the right role for their age and skill set. Single vol. (7.35" by 3.75"), pp. [12], illus., in original illus. wrps printed in black and blue with photo of two women and one man working in production jobs.
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