This collection is related to Sue Doro, a woman who worked as a machinist for over thirty-five years, and wrote poetry about her experiences as a machinist, and her life. It includes newspapers and publications related to her poetry books, apperances, and poetry readings; permissions; copyright; publications; correspondence; and other material related to Sue Doro and women tradeswomen.

Sue Doro was born in Wisconsin in April 1937. She worked as a machinist for over thirty-five years, mainly for the Milwaukee Railroad. While working as a machinist, she also wrote poetry about her life as a machinist, as well as being a woman, daughter, and her life in general. She published several poetry books, including "Heart, Home, and Hard Hats," "Blue Collar Goodbyes," and "Sugar String," and her poetry is featured in newspapers, books, and magazines. In addition to writing poetry, she is also the owner and editor of "Price and Paycheck," the former executive director of Tradeswomen Inc., and part of other labor organizations. In 2007, she was inducted into the Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame.

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