Sleeping Quarters - The Hello Girls of WWI

Sleeping Quarters of the Hello Girls at Camp Upton, 1918 — This 1918 photo shows one of the Hello Girls in their sleeping quarters at Camp Upton. You can see how simple and cramped their living space was, with just two beds in the room.

Here's a peek into where the Hello Girls lived while they were training. The room was pretty basic—just a couple of beds and not much else.

Their training was tough. They needed to master the switchboards quickly, learning to keep cool under pressure and handle multiple calls during the chaos of war. This wasn't just about making calls; it was about being sharp, fast, and reliable. This photo was picked to show you how these women were living while they were training for such critical and life saving jobs.