Photographs and Letter, 1942-1945
Scope and Contents
The collection includes an official photograph of Wertz and other African American Women's Army Corps, a Red Cross worker, and one enlisted man pose, circa 1942-1945; a small photograph of African American WAC members and soldiers at a dance, circa 1942-1945; a postcard photograph of WAC's in mess hall, circa 1942-1945; a small photograph of soldier's dining, circa 1943-1945; a small photograph of Wertz cutting cake, circa 1942-1945; a Ninth Service Command Official photo of two WAC's receiving their gear, circa 1942-1945; a photograph of WAC's working with U.S. Army Signal Corps, circa 1942-1945; a photograph of two WAAC's drivers servicing an army truck, December 1942; an official photograph of African American WAAC's marching, circa 1942; a typed letter from Wertz to her mother discussing Company 1907 and her time with the Women's Army Corps, 28 February 1945.
Dates
- 1942-1945
Creator
- From the Collection: Irma Jackson Cayton Wertz (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.42 Linear Feet (2 boxes (1 unprocessed))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives Repository