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 Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: January 2004 Description is in English Finding Aid for the Ruth C. Kropp Collection, 1942 - 1944 WV-0292 The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Descriptive Summary Women Veterans Historical Collection Kropp, Ruth C. Ruth C. Kropp Collection, 1942 - 1944 #WV-0292 Material in English 0.40 linear feet 5 items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult University Archives & Manuscripts. Ruth Cambric Kropp enlisted in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service - Navy) in October 1942 and worked in communications and decoding at various installations until her discharge in November 1944. This collection consists of five WAVES artifacts used by Ruth Kropp during her World War II service. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

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 Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Ruth Kropp Collection, #WV-0292,Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC, USA.

 Acquisitions Information

Gift of Ruth Kropp in November 2003.

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 Biographical Note

Ruth Cambric Kropp enlisted in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service - Navy) in October 1942. She trained at the Midshipmen's School at Smith College in Northampton, Mass., graduating as Ensign in January 1943. Kropp was then sent to Lambert Field in St. Louis, Mo., where she did communication and decoding work. She was promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade and later to Lieutenant. In January 1944, Kropp was ordered to the air naval station at Olathe, Kan., as an air transport officer. Six months later orders took her to Port Columbus, Ohio. Kropp was discharged in November 1944.

 Collection Overview

This collection consists of five WAVES artifacts used by Ruth Kropp during her World War II service.

 Detailed Description of the Collection Artifacts, 1940s

WAVES artifacts used by Ruth Kropp during her World War II service.

 2:2-1 Lapel Insignia Patch Insigia Pin Lapel Pin Cap Device Online Catalog Headings United States. Naval Reserve. Women's Reserve World War, 1939-1945--Women--United States.