Eva L. Groshong, 1981 June 18
Scope and Contents
This oral history interview with Eva L. Groshong was conducted by Amy Kesselman in Gresham, Oregon, on June 18, 1981. In this interview, Groshong discusses her early life on a farm in Goldendale, Washington, her marriage history, and her work as a fruit packer and teacher. She describes how she came to work in the Kaiser shipyard in Vancouver, Washington, during World War II and shares her experiences as a woman worker. She talks about the dangers of the job, about the people she worked with, and about her daily activities during that time. She also discusses her husband's health and her activities after the end of the war. She shares her thoughts about the women's liberation movement and about secular government.
Dates
- Creation: 1981 June 18
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
1 audiocassettes (58 min., 35 sec.)
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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