]> Finding Aid for the Judith C. Bennett Papers, 1944-1945 Processed by: Jason Setzer; machine-readable finding aid created by: Beth Carmichael University Archives & ManuscriptsThe University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC, USA
2007 Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: June 2007. Description is in English. Finding aid was prepared using DACS. Finding Aid for the Judith C. Bennett Papers, 1944-1945 University Libraries, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro &hdrnguscua; Descriptive Summary The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. University Archives & Manuscripts. Bennett, Judith C. Judith C. Bennett Papers, 1944-1945 WV0290 Material in English. 0.08 linear feet 25 items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult University Archives & Manuscripts. Lieutenant Judith C. Bennett served in the Women's Army Corps (WAC) in New Guinea from 1944 to 1945. The bulk of this collection consists of letters dated 1944-1945 from Lt. Judith C. Bennett to her family in Corsicana, Texas, while she was stationed in New Guinea with the Women's Army Corps. The letters contain excellent descriptions about WAC life in New Guinea as well as the responsibilities of command. Several letters describe in detail the native culture, dress, and way of life. A few letters contain sketches of native dress, instruments, and customs. Also included in this collection are various invitations to military social events, bulletins from religious services, and a photograph. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

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Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

 Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Judith C. Bennett Papers (WV0290), Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC, USA.

 Acquisitions Information

Purchased in 2003.

 Processing Information

Processed by Jason Setzer, 2003

Encoded by Beth Carmichael, June 2007

 Biographical Note

Lieutenant Judith C. Bennett served in the Women's Army Corps (WAC) in New Guinea from 1944 to 1945.

 Collection Overview

The bulk of this collection consists of letters dated 1944-1945 from Lt. Judith C. Bennett to her family in Corsicana, Texas, while she was stationed in New Guinea with the Women's Army Corps. The letters contain excellent descriptions about WAC life in New Guinea as well as the responsibilities of command. Several letters describe in detail the native culture, its dress and way of life. A few letters contain sketches of native dress, instruments, and customs. Also included in this collection are various invitations to military social events, bulletins from religious services, and a photograph.

Collection Arrangement

Collection is arranged according to format.

 Detailed Description of the Collection Papers, 1944-1945

The bulk of this collection consists of letters dated 1944-1945 from Lt. Judith C. Bennett to her family in Corsicana, Texas, while she was stationed in New Guinea with the Women's Army Corps. The letters contain excellent descriptions about WAC life in New Guinea as well as the responsibilities of command. Several letters describe in detail the native culture, its dress and way of life. A few letters contain sketches of native dress, instruments, and customs. Also included in this collection are various invitations to military social events, bulletins from religious services, and a photograph of Bennett's unit in New Guinea.

 1 Letters, 1944 2 Letters, 1945 3 Papers, 1945 4 Photograph, circa 1944 5 Printed material, 1944-1945 Online Catalog Headings

These and related materials may be found under the following headings in online catalogs.

Bennett, Judith C. New Guinea--Description and travel--20th century. United States. Army--Military life. United States. Army. Women's Army Corps--History. Women veterans--United States. World War, 1939-1945--Women--United States. World War, 1939-1945--Participation, Female.