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Oliver (Lois M.) World War II Correspondence Collection
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Description
Lois Margaret "Peg" Oliver served in the 746th Women's Army Corps (WAC) during World War II at Perrin Field in Sherman, Texas. The Lois M. Oliver World War II Correspondence Collection consists primarily of letters written to Lois from friends, family members, and other service members. They were written during the years 1935-1947 with most dating from 1941-1944 during World War II. The collection also contains a yearbook; some loose papers found in the yearbook including a special orders letter pertaining to military personnel location, a soldier's individual pay record, and a monthly allowance information booklet; a cardboard chocolate box; and a small amount of photographic prints.
Background
Lois Margaret "Peg" Oliver served in the 746th Women's Army Corps (WAC) during World War II at Perrin Field in Sherman, Texas. Lois lived in New Hampshire and Vermont prior to and after her service in Texas. She also spent some time as a patient in Brooke General Hospital on Fort Sam Houston in Texas during 1944.
Extent
1.65 linear feet
Restrictions
Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Availability
This collection is open for research use.