United States. Army. Women's Army Corps
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1943-1978
Biographical / Historical
The Women's Army Corps (WAC) was a component of the United States Army. The WAC was established by Congress in 1943, bringing the earlier Women's Army Auxiliary Corps into the regular Army. These women worked in a variety of support functions, including switchboard operation, office work, motor pool, translation, and mail processing. After the conclusion of World War II, the WAC became a permanent component in 1946. It was eventually abolished in 1978 as a separate corps with the women assimilated into other branches of Army.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Helen Blumenschein Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 376
Scope and Content
There is material from her war service, correspondence, drawings, and publications. Her historical writings about Taos valley and other areas in New Mexico are included. Research manuscripts on archaeology and history are in the collection. In addition, there are materials from many of the organizations that interested Blumenschein, such as the Wilderness Society. There is also banking and tax material.
Dates:
1910-1989
Marie Pope Wallis Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-577-BC
Scope and Content
The archive consists of three boxes of personal papers and memorabilia. Included are correspondence, newspaper clippings, education and employment-related documents, manuscripts of plays, photographs, photo albums and a book.
Dates:
1921-1975