Elizabeth "Betty" Bachman Collection

Collection

Identifier: WV 0315

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains approximately 30 letters written to Miss Cecil De Long describing her life at Fort Oglethorpe.

Dates

1943

Creator

Bachman, Elizabeth (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

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Biographical Note

Elizabeth "Betty" Bachman served with the Women's Army Corps (WAC) during World War II. She worked to train new women recruits as the acting platoon sergeant for the 2nd Platoon at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Extent

0.08 Linear Feet (1 oversized folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Elizabeth "Betty" Bachman of Wapakoneta, Ohio, served in the Women's Army Corps (WAC) during World War II.

The collection contains approximately 30 letters written to Miss Cecil De Long describing her life at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Arrangement Note

The letters are arranged chronologically.

Method of Acquisition

Purchased from Robert Marshall in January, 2006

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