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- Collection: The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACS)
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1 Year anniversary of the WAACs photograph
This photograph shows a group of WAACs with two officers celebrating the 1 year anniversary of the WAAC formation, which was originally formed on May 14th, 1942. Notice the Air Force patch on one of the WAAC's shoulders.
Cover of WAC/WAAC Exhibit
A photograph of a modern woman dressed as a WAAC officer with a hobby hat and WAAC Badge, second pattern officer Jacket and pinks skirt.
Enlisted WAAC Cover Pin
This is an enlisted cover pin, screwback, worn on the Hobby Hats for the WAAC. Notice the WAAC eagle logo, rather than the army logo being used.
Enlistment Pin from the WAACs
This pin was given to those who enlisted early in the WAACs.
First Pattern Utility Bag
Image from QMC Studies, Vol 12. This is the sketch for the first pattern utility bag for the WAACs.
It's a Tough War
This book is a collection of war related comics, originally published in 1942. It includes WAAC comics. It was compiled by "King Features Syndicate".
Mimeograph Ad with a WAAC
Advertisement from a magazine for A. B. Dick Company about mimeographs, showing a WAAC using one.
Page 15, WAAC Handbook from Fort Des Moines
This page illustrates the desires of the Army to keep the women feminine. Women were required to wear girdles and bras, as this handbooks states.
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.
Photograph of the 2nd Platoon, 4th Company, 3rd Regiment, WAAC Training Center, Fort Des Moines.
A photograph of the Des Moines Training Center in Iowa, with 2nd Lt Dominic Feliciotti and Captain Henry R. Fine.