Group portrait of WAVES in the United States during World War II

Gift in Memory of Frances P. Conklyn-Dorn
Description: 

Group portrait of WAVES in gray and white seersucker dress uniforms and enlisted women's brimmed hats during World War II. United States but location unknown. Probably 1943-45. Signed on back by all members: "Martha E. Abernathy, Wabash, Indiana; Ruth Whirledge, Syracuse, Indiana; Ruby Donn Hughes, Jenhins, Kentucky; Jane Murray, Edito Island, S.C. [South Carolina]; Jackie Deasy - best of luck, Chelsea, Mass [Massachusetts]; 'Sandy' Boudreau - keep happy always - Boston, Mass.; Helen Cummins, Joseph, Ind.; Helen Morin - Westwood, Mass (remember 'moron'); Doris Blood - Boston, Mass.; Lindy Buys, Canton, New York; Betty Delker, Bristol, Penna [Pennsylvania]; Jean Mallet, Beverly Farms, Mass.; Betty Hanson, Watertown, New York - 'So long, mate'; Patricia 'Scrappy' Irish, Elmira, New York; Claire A. Turcotte; Helen M. Harper - Cin'te [Cincinnati] Ohio; Frances Mathis, Tampa, Fla.; Peggy M. Rabel, Ft. Wayne, Indiana; Bettie Jane Cord, Indianapolis, Indiana; Mary S. Cuchette, Watertown, N.Y.; Luella B. Townsend, Socket Harbor, N.Y.; Elizabeth C. Grune, Ashville, N. Carolina; Sara B. Rodman, Cheslea, South Carolina; Laura Love, Blackstock, S.C."

Image Information

Donor: 
Maryrose Conklyn
Accession Number: 
2012.274.034
Date: 
Location: 
Hometown: 
Branch: 
US Navy
Theater of Service: 
Home Front
Unit: 
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Topical Subjects: 
Military uniforms--American--United States
Group portraits--United States
Collection Level: 
From the service of Frances Pierce Conklyn, a member of the U.S. Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service).
Geography: 
United States
Latitude: 
38.000
Longitude: 
-98.000
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials: 
Military uniforms--American--United States
Group portraits--United States