Shattered windows: The story of Genora Johnson Dollinger, Eva Stone, and the women of Michigan

<p>The thesis, Shattered Windows, explores the significant roles of Genora Johnson Dollinger and Eva Stone in Michigan’s labor movements during the 1930s. It focuses on Dollinger’s leadership in the Flint Sit-Down Strike of 1936-37, where she mobilized women to join the picket lines, culminating in the formation of the Women’s Emergency Brigade. Her influence extended beyond Flint, inspiring women across Michigan to challenge corporate power and defend workers’ rights. Following Dollinger’s example, Eva Stone led protests against rising meat prices, further uniting women in economic activism. This work examines the unique contributions of these women, situating their efforts within a broader labor history and highlighting their lasting impact on labor rights and women’s activism. Utilizing primary sources and archival material, the thesis argues that these women’s efforts laid critical groundwork for the continued fight for economic justice in Michigan and beyond.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts (MA)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

History and Philosophy

Year dc:date.available

2025

Author dc:creator

• Kovel, Brett

Contributors dc:contributor

• John McCurdy, Ph.D.
• Mary-Elizabeth Murphy, Ph.D.

• History
• Women's History

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/1299

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-2633