Papers, [1917?]-[1953?].

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Papers, [1917?]-[1953?].

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A collection of items belonging to Mace, a French-born resident of Boise, Idaho. Mace was a masseuse in Boise, joined the United States Army in 1944, and served in the WAC and WAF until her death in 1953. Included are scrapbooks, photographs, brochures, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous memorabilia.

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Idaho State Archives, Idaho State Historical Society

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Idaho State Archives, Idaho State Historical Society

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