Rosie the Riveter: Morris County Women During World War II

Rosie the Riveter poster

ROSIE THE RIVETER

MORRIS COUNTY WOMEN DURING WORLD WAR II

While New Jersey’s participation in World War II is well-documented, the history of Rosie the Riveters specifically in Morris County is largely untold. This project is dedicated to documenting and preserving the experiences and memories of those Morris County women who contributed to the war effort on the home front through their service in the defense industry. In addition, it is hoped that this project will serve as a testament to the historical and social significance of these women by acknowledging their role in New Jersey history.

CCM's Rosie Luncheon Certificate

CCM's "Rosie" Luncheon was held on October 20, 2005 to honor the women of Morris County who worked as a part of the war effort. Twenty-three "Rosies" were in attendance and shared their stories, photos, and memorabilia with us.

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VIEW THE COMPLETE "ROSIE" ARCHIVE COLLECTION AT CCM

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The following women agreed to be interviewed at length, sharing stories of their lives during World War II. They spoke about their jobs as "Rosies" and how they were affected by the war. To view their stories, click on the photos below.

HARRIET BUONO	FLORENCE HOLMES	IRENE KLALO	EDITH VARGA	LEONORA WHILDIN

VIEW SHORT INTERVIEWS OF OTHER MORRIS COUNTY ROSIES This project was assisted by a grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.

The Learning Resource Center at the County College of Morris

214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, New Jersey 07869

Last updated November 01, 2007