Personal Narrative Manuscript/Mixed Material Photo, Print, Drawing Software, E-Resource Audio Recording Violet Hill Gordon Collection

Veterans History Project Service Summary:
- War or Conflict: World War, 1939-1945
- Branch of Service: WAC (Women's Army Corps)
- Unit of Service: 32nd Company; 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
- Location of Service: Fort Des Moines, Iowa; Fort Huachuca, Arizona; England; France; European Theater
- Highest Rank: Captain
In summarizing her life experiences, Gordon makes a moving statement about how the Army pushed her in a positive direction. She feels that her experiences in the WAC changed her from a shy, introspective person into a leader. She speaks glowingly of the present day numbers of women of all colors, races, and ranks in active military service.
Violet Hill Gordon Collection
Interview / Recording
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PlayExecutive officer of the first detachment of black women. 00:00:38.0 - 00:11:01.0
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PlayDiscipline problems in the barracks. 00:39:50.0 - 00:44:09.0
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PlayPreparing to return home. 00:55:16.0 - 00:58:12.0
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PlayHow life in the service led her to social work. 01:04:48.0 - 01:09:09.0
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PlayAt the dedication of the Women's Memorial in Washington. 01:09:28.0 - 01:12:01.0
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About this Item
Title
- Violet Hill Gordon Collection
Names
- Kent, Judith
- Gordon, Violet Hill Askins
- National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)
- Barbara W. Hightcap
- Flagler County Public Library
State of Birth
- OK
Home State
- FL
Headings
- - Gordon, Violet Hill
- - World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal Narratives
- - United States. Army. Women's Army Corps.
Notes
- - The veteran enlisted as Violet W. Askins and was discharged under the name Violet Ward Hill.
Repository
- Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
Gender
- Female
Race
- Black or African American
Status
- Veteran
Service History
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World War, 1939-1945
- Branch of Service: WAC (Women's Army Corps)
- Unit of Service: 32nd Company; 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
- Location of Service: Fort Des Moines, Iowa; Fort Huachuca, Arizona; England; France; European Theater
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Dates of Service: 1942-1946
- Entrance into Service: Commissioned
- Military Status: Veteran
Materials
- Photograph: Copy photographic print [4 items] -- Photograph (collected 1942)
- Audio: Audio Cassette [2 items] -- Reference copy (collected 01/01/2002)
- Audio: Audio Cassette [1 item] -- Oral history interview (collected 03/25/2002)
- Manuscript: Transcript [1 item] -- Typewritten document (collected 03/28/2002)
- Manuscript: Transcript [1 item] -- Typewritten document (collected 2003)
- Computer File: Floppy Disk [1 item] -- Electronic file of manuscript (collected 2002 - 2003)
- Computer File: CD [1 item] -- Multiple types of electronic files (collected 03/25/2002)
- Audio: CD [1 item] -- Reference copy (collected 03/25/2002)
- Computer File: Floppy Disk [1 item] -- Electronic file of manuscript (collected 2002-2003)
Collection Number
- AFC/2001/001/146
Cite as
- Violet Hill Gordon Collection (AFC/2001/001/146), Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
Online Format
- audio
- image
- online text