The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACS)
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The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACS)
Collection Items
WWII WAAC Brochure
A brochure handed out at recruiting stations to women interested in joining the Auxiliary Women's Corps with the Army.
WAAC Postcard W16
This postcard, among others like it, was published in support of the women joining the WAAC. It was created for the home front on the U.S. soil.
Mimeograph Ad with a WAAC
Advertisement from a magazine for A. B. Dick Company about mimeographs, showing a WAAC using one.
WAAC Letterhead
A letterhead stationary showing the WAAC logo, Athena, and a WAAC officer. Stationary was made for the U.S. home front.
WAAC Recruiting Brochure
This brochure, from April of 1943, goes into detail about joining the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
WAAC Stationary and Envelope
A letter and envelope set for the WAAC during WWII. The WAAC went to the WAC in August of 1943, so this set has to be prior to that date. Printed and sold by Woolworth in 1943, according to the packaging.
Photo, WAAC Training Center
A photo of WAACs singing in the Third WAAC Training Center Service Club in Fort Oglethorpe GA. Assumed to be dated between 1942-1943.
WAAC Valentine
Valentines were common in the home front, especially showing those who served. This one shows a WAAC, assumed from 1943 within the forming of the WAACs and the switch to WACs.
WAAC Valentine
A WAAC Valentine with a push out paper doll. Someone cut out some of the hearts on the card. Valentine is assumed to be from 1943 from when the WAACs were formed to the reformation of the WACs.
Women's Army Corps Service Medal
This was awarded to any member of the WAAC or WAC who served between July 10th, 1942 to September 2, 1945. This metal would have a matching ribbon, which is missing from this item.