WAAC Army Administration Schools yearbook and correspondence, circa 1942-1945
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily consists of artwork related to "All-Out Aggie," a promotional character which was produced by J. Franklin Whitman, Jr. for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corp (WAAC) around 1942 to 1944. These include five pencil drawings, four paintings, and one drawing/poster collage. Additionally, the collection includes two letters from J. Franklin Whitman to his wife, Ruth E. Whitman (a member of the WAACs), as well as Ruth's WAAC Army Administration School yearbook. The yearbook includes images of the graduating class and inscriptions from other students.
Dates
- circa 1942-1945
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Cubic Feet (in 4 folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Whitman, John Franklin, Jr., 1896- (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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