Women in Military Service for American Foundation records 1990-1996

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Women in Military Service for American Foundation records 1990-1996

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The Women in Military Service for American Memorial Foundation was founded to promote the building of a monument at the Arlington National Cemetery to honor all women who have served in the U. S. military. This collection documents Montana's participation in the foundation and includes military discharge records arranged by county.

3.5 linear feet of shelf space

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Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6373882

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Brander, Doris, 1921-1995

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Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)

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The Women in Military Service for American Memorial Foundation (WIMSA) was founded to promote the building of a monument at the Arlington National Cemetery to honor all women who have served in the U. S. military. The site at the Ceremonial Entrance to the cemetery was approved in 1988. A design by Marion Gail Weiss and to restore and transform the gateway was approved in November. Ground was broken in 1995 and the memorial was opened to the public in October 1997. In Ja...