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WASHING DISHES, 1942. Three-year-old Ann Heath, daughter of a Warren McArthur factory lathe operator, standing on a footstool to help her mother wash the dinner dishes in the kitchen of their home

BOSTON: FACTORY, 1942. Estelle Wilson working in a Gillette factory converted to war production work, in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

Factory worker Lucille Ciecko, drilling castings for toy trains at a plant in New Haven, Connecticut
TOY FACTORY, 1942. Factory worker Lucille Ciecko, drilling castings for toy trains at a plant in New Haven, Connecticut. The factory was later converted to manufacture flare casings during World War

NAVAL AIR STATION, 1942. American serviceman J.D. Estes at the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas. Photograph by Howard Hollem, August 1942

NAVAL AIR STATION, 1942. American servicemen at the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas. Photograph by Howard Hollem, August 1942

NAVAL AIR BASE, 1942. Eloise J. Ellis, a senior supervisor in the Assembly and Repairs Department at the Naval Air Base in Corpus Christi, Texas. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, August 1942

WWII: WORKERS, 1942. Navy wives Eva Herzberg and Elve Burnham assembling bands for blood transfusion bottles at Baxter Laboratories in Glenview, Illinois. Photograph by Howard Hollem, 1942

GAS MASK, 1942. A sailor wearing protective clothing and a gas mask designed for use in chemical warfare, at the Naval Air Base in Corpus Christi, Texas. Photograph by Howard M. Hollem, August 1942

CONNECTICUT: STORE, 1942. Charley Dempsey selling groceries at the First National Store in Bantam, Connecticut. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, 1942. Women learning aircraft construction in Florida as part of the war effort. Photograph by Howard Hollem, 1942

GIRL WASHING HANDS, 1942. Three-year-old Ann Heath, daughter of a Warren McArthur factory lathe operator, standing on a footstool to wash her hands in the bathroom sink at her home

NAVAL AIR BASE, 1942. Workers fueling a plane at the Naval Air Base in Corpus Christi, Texas. Photograph by Howard Hollem, 1942

WWII: WORKER, 1942. A lathe operator making parts for transport planes at the Consolidated Aircraft Corporation factory in Fort Worth, Texas. Photograph by Howard Hollem, 1942

U. S. ARMY LABORATORY, 1943. U. S. Army Captain examining the contents of a K ration
U.S. ARMY LABORATORY, 1943. U.S. Army Captain examining the contents of a K ration at a subsistence research laboratory in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Howard Hollem, March 1943

WWII: WORKERS, 1942. A worker with blood transfusion bottles at Baxter Laboratories in Glenview, Illinois. Photograph by Howard Hollem, 1942

BOSTON: FACTORY, 1942. Women working in a Gillette factory converted to war production work, in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

BOSTON: FACTORY, 1942. A woman working in a Gillette factory converted to war production work, in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

BOSTON: FACTORY, 1942. Charles Taylor working in a Gillette factory converted to war production work, in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

BOSTON: FACTORY, 1942. Supervisor George Cole and Edith Krause working in the Gillette factory in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

BOSTON: FACTORY, 1942. Rita Allen working in the Gillette factory in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

GROCERY STORE, 1942. Manager Charley Dempsey at the register of the First National Store grocery store in Bantam, Connecticut. Photograph by Howard Hollem, 1942

FACTORY WORKER, 1942. John Scott, a sheet metal cutter at work at the Warren McArthur factory in Bantam, Connecticut. Photograph by Howard Hollem, 1942

Factory workers Stephanie Cewe (left) and Ann Manemeit at work at a toy factory in New Haven, Connecticut
TOY FACTORY, 1942. Factory workers Stephanie Cewe (left) and Ann Manemeit at work at a toy factory in New Haven, Connecticut

Factory worker Stephanie Cewe, assembling flare casings in a former toy factory in New Haven, Connecticut
FLARE MANUFACTURE, 1942. Factory worker Stephanie Cewe, assembling flare casings in a former toy factory in New Haven, Connecticut, during World War II. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

Worker Stephanie Cewe using an electric screwdriver to assemble locomotives for toy trains at a factory in New Haven
TOY FACTORY, 1942. Worker Stephanie Cewe using an electric screwdriver to assemble locomotives for toy trains at a factory in New Haven, Connecticut

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"Hollem: A Glimpse into Life During WWII" WASHING DISHES, 1942. Three-year-old Ann Heath, daughter of a Warren McArthur factory: In the midst of war, even young Ann contributes her part by washing dishes at home – a small act that symbolizes resilience and unity. BOSTON: FACTORY, 1942. Estelle Wilson working in a Gillette factory converted to: Estelle Wilson exemplifies the strength of women during wartime as she diligently works in a transformed Gillette factory to support the nation's efforts. NAVAL AIR STATION, 1942. American serviceman J: American servicemen like J stand tall at Naval Air Stations across the country, ready to defend their homeland with unwavering dedication and bravery. 1942. American servicemen at the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi: United under one mission, American servicemen stationed at Corpus Christi's Naval Air Station demonstrate camaraderie and determination amidst challenging times. NAVAL AIR BASE, 1942. Eloise J. Ellis, a senior supervisor in Assembly: Eloise J. Ellis breaks barriers as a senior supervisor in aircraft assembly at the Naval Air Base – an inspiring figure who challenges gender norms during World War II. WWII: WORKERS, 1942 Navy wives Eva Herzberg and Elve Burnham assembling bands): Navy wives Eva Herzberg and Elve Burnham showcase their dedication on the home front by skillfully assembling bands for military use – true heroes behind-the-scenes. GAS MASKS, 1942 A sailor wearing protective clothing and gas mask designed for : A sailor dons his protective gear with utmost caution; this image serves as a reminder of sacrifices made daily to ensure safety amid potential threats during wartime. CONNECTICUT: STORE, 1942.