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Letters, 1945

 File — Document folder: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: WV 0290- File Folder 2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The bulk of this collection consists of letters dated 1944-1945 from Lt. Judith C. Bennett to her family in Corsicana, Texas, while she was stationed in New Guinea with the Women's Army Corps. The letters contain excellent descriptions about WAC life in New Guinea as well as the responsibilities of command. Several letters describe in detail the native culture, its dress and way of life. A few letters contain sketches of native dress, instruments, and customs. Also included in this collection are various invitations to military social events, bulletins from religious services, and a photograph of Bennett's unit in New Guinea.

Dates

  • 1945

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.08 Linear Feet (25 items, 5 folders )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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

Contact:
P.O. Box 26170
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Greensboro NC 27402-6170 US
336-334-5246