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World War, 1939-1945 -- Women

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Alene Stern Erlanger papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00056
Abstract

Dog trainer and breeder. Small collection of material from Erlanger's work with war dogs during World War II, including correspondence, photographs, citations, and books on dog training.

Dates of Materials: 1942-1969

Florence B. Wight scrapbooks

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 310183630437084]
Identifier: SSC-MS-00511
Abstract

World War II nurse. Six World War II scrapbooks, including clippings, postcards, brochures, and typed letters home from England and France, where she served as a nurse, circa 1943-45.

Dates of Materials: 1941-1945

Helen Begley Nixon papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00113
Abstract

Red Cross official; Relief worker, World War II; Refugee relief organizer, Vietnam; and President, International Women's Association, Vietnam. The papers document the lives of women in Korea; in Germany after World War II; and in Vietnam, as well as orphanages, and refugees. Material includes correspondence, photographs, and memorabilia; approximately one quarter of the collection is in German, and some is in Vietnamese, Korean, and French.

Dates of Materials: 1945-1951

P. Lough O'Daly papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00444
Abstract Veteran. The P. Lough O'Daly Papers are the result of O'Daly's research and volunteer efforts relating to American women in the military. Included are oral histories (recordings and partial transcripts) of 10 women who served in the Vietnam War, conducted by O'Daly between 1982 and 1984, as part of the Smith Scholars Project ("Survivors: Women in Uniform During the Vietnam War"), and research materials related to the project. There are also files related to her organizational and committee...
Dates of Materials: 1944-1984

Trudy Feiss papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00771
Abstract

The collection contains the personal papers, artworks, photographs, newspaper and magazine clippings of Gertrude "Trudy" Feiss, illustrator and artist. Particularly well represented are Feiss' time at Smith and her service in the Marines.

Dates of Materials: 1935 - 2003

World War II: International, Great Britain, circa 1939-1946

 File — Box 1039: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387578], Folder: 1-3
Scope and Contents

Photographs of YWCA programs and facilities in Great Britain during World War II. The YWCA of Great Britain, a "beneficiary of the World Emergency Fund of the YWCA of the USA," had programs for women in the military, women conducting relief work, and generally for women in Great Britain affected by the war. Photographs include mobil units, YWCA club programs,relief work, and visits from Mrs. Churchill, Queen Elizabeth, and Princess Elizabeth.

Dates of Materials: circa 1939-1946

World War II: International work, circa 1939-1946

 File — Box 1038: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387453], Folder: 22
Scope and Contents

Photographs of YWCA of the USA workers abroad during and after World War II.

Dates of Materials: circa 1939-1946

World War II: International, YWCA war service centers, 1943-1947

 File — Box 1038: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387453], Folder: 23
Scope and Contents

Photographs of YWCA war service centers during World War II. The centers served civilian and military women working and stationed abroad.

Dates of Materials: 1943-1947