Rugged and Beautiful

Length 07:01
Licensor Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Producer(s) Emily Sapienza
Formats Debut (not aired nationally), Documentary, Soft Feature
Topics Historical, Labor, Women
Produced May, 2005
Added to PRX May 27, 2005
 

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Summary:

Visit with two female WWII Liberty Ship welders from South Portland, Maine.

Website:

http://www.salt.edu

Tones:

Engaging, Inspiring, Sentimental

Language:

English

Description:

Tools in hand, steel toed boots on their feet, Mildred Santamaa and Dorothy Stone built cargo ships during WWII. But don't confuse them with Rosie the Riveter. These ladies are far tougher. Produced by Emily Sapienza.

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