West point for women
Sentinel (Marion, Iowa)
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State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City
1942-05-21
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2006-04-04
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World War II Iowa Press Clippings
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Western WAACs get promotions
Tribune (Des Moines, Iowa)
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State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City
1942-08-11
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2006-05-11
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Whack at the WAAC'S in training at Fort Des Moines
Independent (Humboldt, Iowa)
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State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City
1942-08-18
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2006-05-11
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World War II Iowa Press Clippings
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Whack; WAC
Evening Tribune (Des Moines, Iowa)
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Image of Pvt. Dorothy Wagner
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City
1945-01-22
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World War II Iowa press clippings
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What are little WAVES made of
Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa)
Women's military activity
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Image of a WAVE recruiter Rella Helen Sanden surrounded by other navy personal and local citizens accompanies article.
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City
1943-03-18
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2006-11-27
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World War II Iowa Press Clippings
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What counts ...Iowa's splendid contribution to the Friendship train
Courier (Cherokee, Iowa)
Friendship train
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State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City
1947-11-20
1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950
2006-03-06
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World War II Iowa Press Clippings
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What does SPARS stand for?
Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
Women's military activity
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State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City
1942-11-29
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2006-07-10
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World War II Iowa Press Clippings
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What prisoner of war is wearing
Express (Red Oak, Iowa)
Prisoner of war camps
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Images of a man modeling prisoner of war uniform accompany article.
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City
1943-12-16
1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950
2006-02-23
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World War II Iowa Press Clippings
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What the WAACs can do
Iowegian (Centerville, Iowa)
Women's military activity
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State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City
1942-12-12
1941; 1942; 1943; 1944; 1945; 1946; 1947; 1948; 1949; 1950
2006-07-10
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World War II Iowa Press Clippings
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What the well-dressed army nurses will wear
Democrat (Davenport, Iowa)
Women's military activity
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Image of seven army nurses in various uniforms accompanies article
State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City
1943-03-14
1941; 1942; 1943; 1944; 1945; 1946; 1947; 1948; 1949; 1950
2006-11-27
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World War II Iowa Press Clippings
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