Papers, 1931, 1943 Aug-1943 Dec.

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Papers, 1931, 1943 Aug-1943 Dec.

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Forty letters, 1943 Aug.-1943 Dec., written by Martha L. Mills to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James N. Mills of Statesville, North Carolina, while she was serving with the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps and (following the redefinition of the Auxiliary Corps) Women's Army Corp at the 2nd Women's Army Corps Training Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. Letters describe, often in candid detail, her training, duties, surroundings, social life, and daily routine as a member of the Women's Army Corps, in addition to relating her observations and opinions of other women in the corps. Papers also include Ms. Mills' elementary school graduation program and diploma.

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Private in the United States Women's Army Corps; originally from Statesville, North Carolina. From the description of Papers, 1931, 1943 Aug-1943 Dec. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58758470 ...

Mills, James, Mrs., of Statesville, North Carolina.

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