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James Russell describes how he took on many of the responsibilities at his father's service station when he still a kid.

Reuben Griffin explains why his wife joined him and took a job at a post exchange or PX, when he traveled to Fort Knox, Kentucky, for basic training in the U.S. Army.

Reuben Griffin describes how he was initially deferred from the draft because of his work as a farmer producing food to feed the troops.

Faye Edwards describes her experiences working with male coworkers at the American Hammered Piston Ring Company in Baltimore during World War II.

Faye Edwards recalls feeling "lucky" she could get a job in a defense plant during World War II.

Faye Edwards describes working conditions in the American Hammered Piston Ring Company.

Faye Edwards describes her work at a Baltimore plant that manufactured piston rings for military vehicles during World War II.