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Women in the Weather Bureau During WWII: Bessie Bergman Paul
From a young age, Bessie Bergman Paul learned about the importance of weather forecasts and observations from her father, a man who worked at an airport. Years later, she put her skills to good use as an employee of the Weather Bureau. Read More »
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Women in the Weather Bureau During WWII: Charlcia B. Rosenlund
Charlcia B. Rosenlund reflects on the time she spent working in the wartime Weather Bureau, including her experiences working in the Last Frontier: Alaska. Read More »
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Women in the Weather Bureau During WWII: Mary J.H. Williams
Mary J.H. Williams tells of her experiences in the wartime Weather Bureau, including the time she flew in the Goodyear blimp. Read More »
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Women in the Weather Bureau During WWII: Charlotte Schmidtke Jones
Charlotte Schmidtke Jones, a woman who spent more than two decades in the Weather Bureau, shares stories of her experiences. Read More »
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Women in the Weather Bureau During WWII: Grace D. Harding
Grace D. Harding tells of her time working for the Weather Bureau, including one particular story about a mysterious incendiary device. Read More »
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On the Front Lines of Change: The Women of the Wartime Weather Bureau
As American men stepped up to defend their country in World War II, American women stepped up as well. Read More »