Ruth E. and J. Franklin Whitman Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Art Collection
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
- Creation: circa 1942-1944
Creator
- Whitman, John Franklin, Jr., 1896- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Conditions Governing Use
Researchers are solely responsible for determining the copyright status of the materials being used, establishing who the copyright owner is, locating the copyright owner, and obtaining permission for intended use.
Biographical Note
J. Franklin Whitman (born 1896) was an illustrator, best known for his historical book illustrations and the May 1928 cover of Vanity Fair. His wife, Ruth E. Whitman, was a Women's Army Auxiliary Corp officer who served in New Guineau during World War II.
Extent
0.25 Cubic Feet (in 4 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Metadata Rights Declarations
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from B&B Rare Books, Ltd., with funds provided by The Robert P. Daly, Sr. Memorial Library Fund, 2017.
Processing Information
The collection has been rehoused in acid-free boxes and folders.
Subject
- United States. Army. Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (Organization)
- Title
- Ruth E. and J. Franklin Whitman Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Art Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- John Zarrillo
- Date
- 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- Purchased with funds from the The Robert P. Daly, Sr. Memorial Library Fund.
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu