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Women in the Motor Corps

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Motor Corps of the National League for Women's Service. The corps performed errands and other services for all organizations engaged in war activities, answering an average of 600 calls each month.

Date Created:
1918

Publication Information

Date Created 1918

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Call Number PH 2883

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013K77
Legacy ID
WHi 1952

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