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Calling WAAC, 1943

 Item
Identifier: WV 0002- Series 7- Item Item 039

Scope and Contents

Recruiting poster for the WAAC (Women's Army Auxiliary Corps), 1943. Illustration by Albro F. Downe and Michael Ramus depicts a WAAC radio operator at typewriter receiving a message from an American soldier who is hiding in the grass. The text of the radiogram reads "To all qualified women- everywhere, all states, USA- Meet total war with your total effort...Join the WAAC." 25 inches x 38 inches.

Dates

  • 1943

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 8.00 Linear Feet (13 boxes and Cabinet 1: Drawers D-I)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Private Title

WV0002.7.039

Repository Details

Part of the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
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