General Records, 1942–1946

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General Records, 1942–1946

1942-1946

This series consists of memorandums, pamphlets, magazines, letters, handbooks, and blueprints related to various forms of entertainment, recreational activities, and facilities and personnel management. The series also includes appropriation records, song books, guidelines for performances by the United Service Organizations (USO), brochures for games, and surveys on desired forms of entertainment.

35 linear feet

eng, Latn

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SNAC Resource ID: 11672506

National Archives at College Park

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United States. Marine Corps Women's Reserve

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The United States Marine Corps Women's Reserve was the World War II women's branch of the United States Marine Corps Reserve. It was authorized by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on 30 July 1942. Its purpose was to release officers and men for combat, and to replace them with women in U.S. shore stations for the duration of the war plus six months. Ruth Cheney Streeter was appointed the first director. The Reserve did not accept African American or Japane...