General Information
What is Dorothy's last name?
Vaughan
How many of Dorothy's children finished school?
All of them
What is a war that involves no weapons referred to as?
A Cold War
How old was Dorothy when her mother died
2
Why were the Langley campus buildings painted green
Camouflage
What was the name of Dorothy's husband?
Howard Vaughan
Name one of the careers listed for Vaughans grandchildren
Dentist, vet, minister, teacher, lawyer, engineer, and a CPA
What was Dorothy's response to "how soon could you be ready to start work?" on her Langley application?
48 hours
Where was Dorothy Vaughan Born?
Kansas City, Missouri
What job title did Dorothy earn at her job that was considered significant for the time period.
section head of her division
Where did Dorothy see the job notice for the job at NACA
The post office
What was Dorothy known as in the Farmville community?
A teacher, a mother, and a pianist
Camp Pickett Laundry
How many children did Dorothy have?
6
What happened to Dorothy's boss at work?
What subjects did Dorothy teach in school?
Math, French, and she also gave piano lessons
What was the name of the school that Dorothy used to work at?
R.R. Moton
How much was Dorothy going to be paid per annum at Langley ?
$2,000
Where did Vaughan attend college?
Wilberforce University in Ohio
How did Dorothy save money for her family/where did she cut costs?
she sewed clothes for herself and her children, clipped coupons, and wore shoes until the soles wore out
2008 at age 98
What year did NACA become NASA?
1958
What holiday does Dorothy promise her children she will be back in time for?
Christmas
What state did Dorothy get her first teaching job in?
Illinois
What were the hours of Dorothy's work shift?
3-11pm