The Shipyard Agent

Augusta Clawson and the Women Welders of World War II

By Beverly Lionberger Hodgins

Publisher: Globe Pequot

Imprint: Lyons Press

August Clawson entered Swan Island Shipyard inexperienced and untrained to join the ranks of female welders in World War II. Meanwhile, she surreptitiously sent reports back to Washington, DC, cataloging her daily observations and experiences. The full story of her role in establishing improved training and safety guidelines for the women laboring to build America’s ships has not been told—until now.

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