Oral history interview with Ella Ann Wiberg [sound recording], 1995.

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Oral history interview with Ella Ann Wiberg [sound recording], 1995.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84904147

Wiberg, a Hallock (Minnesota) native, discusses her World War II Navy service in the WAVES and subsequent employment, education and involvement in veterans organizations.

Transcript : 14 p.Military Papers : 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)Sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 45 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.Master sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 45 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 8329984

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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