Virginia Lively at Louisville Gas Station June 1943

Virginia Lively works at a gas station in Louisville, Kentucky, in June 1943. She transitioned from a beauty operator to this role amid World War II. Many women entered the workforce during this time, filling positions traditionally held by men. Jefferson County experienced significant changes in employment dynamics due to the war effort.

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