This oral history interview with Lue Rayne H. Culbertson was conducted by Sandy Polishuk at Culbertson’s home in Gresham, Oregon, on May 4, 1981. Culbertson’s husband, Leo W. Culbertson, was also present and contributed to the interview. In this interview, Culbertson discusses her early life in Portland, including working multiple jobs while in high school. She talks about working as a specialty welder in the shipyards in Portland, Oregon, during World War II, the cost of protective clothing, and about injuries on the job. She speaks about working alongside men, describes her job duties, and discusses balancing work and family life. She briefly discusses her wages and her membership in the Boilermakers union. She then talks about her life after the war, including working as a waitress. She also describes President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1942 visit to the shipyards; talks about her working and living conditions; and describes a typical work day. Complete transcript available (98 pages).