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Title:
Women in defense training studying engineering drawing
Description:
From left: Instructor Peele Johnson, Virginia Powell of Smithfield and Caddie Walker of Burlington. These women were part of a group of women awarded fellowships by Pratt and Whitney Aircraft to receive engineering training at NC State College. Pratt and Whitney committed to employ the women as engineering aides after they successfully completed the 48-week course. NC State was the only school in the South selected for the fellowships.
Topics:
Student Life
Subjects:
Fellowships (Scholarships)
Students
Women
World War, 1939-1945
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Item identifier:
0227854
Created Date:
Names:
North Carolina State University. College of Engineering more info on North Carolina State University. College of Engineering 
North Carolina State University -- Students more info on North Carolina State University -- Students 
North Carolina State College more info on North Carolina State College 
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Digital Project:
University Archives Photographs