WV. Women military veterans
Record Group
Identifier: WV
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Coralee "Coco" Burson Davis Collection
Collection
Identifier: WV 0222
Abstract
Coralee "Coco" Burson Davis (1921-2016), of Pasadena, California, served in the Coast Guard SPARS from 1942-1946 and was a member of the Tars and Spars musical revue and movie cast.
Dates:
1942-1946
Helene Lawrence Collection
Collection
Identifier: WV 0457
Scope and Contents
This collection contains personal correspondence, newsletters, photographs, newspaper clippings, event programs and a graduation invitation. This collection primarily focuses on Lawrence's achievements practicing law in the Coast Guard and Navy, and as a civilian practicing Immigration Law. The photographs not only contain pictures of Lawrence, but also with her husband, with other SPARS or military personnel, and another person who is unnamed. Most of the collection consists of photographs,...
Dates:
1939-1965; Other: Date acquired: 03/04/2009
Sherley Mae White Collection
Collection
Identifier: WV 0485
Abstract
Sherley Mae White (1923-2014) served in the Women's Reserve of the Coast Guard (SPARS) from 1943-1945. She served as a drum major for the SPARS marching band at the Biltmore Training Station in Palm Beach, Florida. She later transferred to the Coast Guard Base in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Dates:
1943-1945; Other: Date acquired: 05/06/2010