Wiper Collection

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1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan

Mrs. Viola Sievers, one of the wipers at the roundhouse giving a giant "H"... Clinton, Iowa, 1943
Mrs. Viola Sievers, one of the wipers at the roundhouse giving a giant " H" class locomotive a bath of live steam, Clinton, Iowa. Mrs

Women workers employed as wipers in the roundhouse having lunch... C&NWRR. Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Women workers employed as wipers in the roundhouse having lunch in their rest room, C. & N.W. R.R. Clinton, Iowa. Photograph shows Marcella Hart at left, Mrs. Elibia Siematter at right

C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant " H class locomotives, Clinton, Iowa. Photograph shows Marcella Hart at left, Mrs. Elibia Siematter at right

C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers employed at the roundhouse cleaning one of the... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers employed at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant " H" class locomotives, Clinton, Iowa. Photograph probably shows Mrs. Marcella Hart and Mrs. Viola Sievers

C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Marcella Hart, mother of three children, employed as a... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Marcella Hart, mother of three children, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa

C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Irene Bracker, mother of two children, employed at the... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Irene Bracker, mother of two children, employed at the roundhouse as a wiper, Clinton, Iowa

C. & N. W. R. R. Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa

Cleaning an engine near the roundhouse, C. M. St. P. & P. R. R. Bensenville, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Cleaning an engine near the roundhouse, C. M. St. P. & P. R.R. Bensenville, Ill

A woman driving, c. 1930s (photogravure)
STC245485 A woman driving, c.1930s (photogravure) by Czech Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Czech, out of copyright

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RAILROAD WORKERS, 1943. Mrs. Marcella Hart and Mrs. Viola Sievers, employees of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad cleaning the " H" class locomotives in Clinton, Iowa

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Mrs. Irene Bracker, a wiper in the roundhouse of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Cloe Weaver, a worker in the roundhouse of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Mrs. Marcella Hart, a wiper in the roundhouse of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, a wiper in the roundhouse of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

RAILROAD WORKERS, 1943. Female employees of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company clean one of the H class locomotives in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, April 1943

Trains at Preston railway station, UK

C. & NW RR, Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa. Date 1943 April. C. & NW RR, Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa

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In the bustling roundhouse of Clinton, Iowa in 1943, a group of remarkable women known as "wipers" were making their mark on history. Among them was Mrs. Viola Sievers, a dedicated worker who stood tall with pride as she gave a giant "H" to symbolize her strength and determination. These women, employed by the C. & N. W. R. R. , worked tirelessly to keep the engines running smoothly. They could be seen during their lunch break, enjoying a moment of respite amidst their duties, sharing stories and laughter that echoed through the roundhouse. With rags in hand and sleeves rolled up, these fearless wipers cleaned one giant locomotive after another. Their hard work ensured that every engine sparkled with brilliance under the watchful eye of Mrs. Marcella Hart - a mother of three children who fearlessly embraced her role at the roundhouse. Mrs. Irene Bracker also joined this courageous sisterhood while raising two children simultaneously; her dedication knew no bounds as she contributed to keeping the wheels turning at full speed. Another woman who left an indelible mark was Mrs. Dorothy Lucke - an empowered wiper whose skills shone brightly within those hallowed walls in Clinton, Iowa. Not only did these women excel at their jobs but they defied societal norms by stepping into traditionally male-dominated roles during wartime when men were called away for service. Their resilience and unwavering commitment proved that gender should never limit one's potential or contribution to society. As Jack Delano captured moments from Bensenville's roundhouse in Illinois, we catch glimpses of yet another woman cleaning an engine near its premises – showcasing how female empowerment transcended geographical boundaries. Even beyond railway tracks, women continued breaking barriers; driving cars themselves in the 1930s despite prevailing stereotypes about female drivers being incapable or inexperienced behind the wheel.