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WAVES Leaving with Bags

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Five women dressed in WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) uniforms saluting and carrying suitcases, probably at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Military training and personnel negatives, 1940s
Call Number PH 6365.2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01379Y
Legacy ID
WHi 25155

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