The Papers of Ernestine R. Etienne (1921-1996) describe her experience during World War II as an enl
The Papers of Ernestine R. Etienne (1921-1996) describe herexperience during World War II as an enlistee in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) in 1942. Etiennewas one of many African American women who supported the war effort despitepervasive discrimination, segregation, and ill-treatment. In 1943, after protestsby the press and the public, the WAAC was renamed the Women’s Army Corps andits members experienced some scattered improvements and continued challenges. Etienne’scollection includes a service record book of theseexperiences and 20 photographs. Although Etienne is not included in thisgroup portrait, thirteen of her corps members are shown shaking hands with Captain Vera Harrison. Theirlast names, inscribed on the photograph, are [l to r]: Galloway, Reyonald, Smith, Adams, Gomes,Pierce, Pleasants, and Harrison. For further detailssee: http://id.lib.harvard.edu/images/8001391042/catalog See also the Ernestine R.Etienne Papers, 1941-1945. A/E841. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute,Harvard University: http://id.lib.harvard.edu/alma/990150493910203941/catalog -- source link
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