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)
- Service Unit/Ship: 32nd Company; 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
- Location of Service: Fort Des Moines, Iowa; Fort Huachuca, Arizona; England; France; European Theater
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Collection Number: AFC/2001/001/146
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
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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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PlayExecutive officer of the first detachment of black women. 00:00:38.0 - 00:11:01.0
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About this Item
Title
- Violet Hill Gordon Collection
Names
- Gordon, Violet Hill
- Kent, Judith J.
- Flagler County Public Library
Home State
- Florida
Headings
- - Gordon, Violet Hill
- - World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal Narratives
- - United States. Army. Women's Army Corps.
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)
- Service Unit/Ship: 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
- Service History Note: The veteran was 2nd Commanding Officer in the 32nd Company (a racially segregated company). She had enlisted in the WAAC (Women's Army Auxilliary Corps). The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was the only all African-American female unit to serve overseas in World War II.
Materials
- Audio: CD [1 item] -- Reference copy (collected 2002-03-25; 2002-03-25)
- Computer File: Floppy Disk [1 item] -- Electronic file of manuscript (collected 2002-2003; 2003-05-01)
- Computer File: CD [1 item] -- Multiple types of electronic files (collected 2002-03-25; 2002-04-14)
- Computer File: Floppy Disk [1 item] -- Electronic file of manuscript (collected 2002-2003; 2002-04-15)
- Manuscript: Transcript [1 item] -- Typewritten document (collected 2003)
- Manuscript: Transcript [1 item] -- Typewritten document (collected 2002-03-28)
- Audio: Audio Cassette [2 items] -- Reference copy (collected 2002-01-01; 2002-01-01)
- Photograph: Copy photographic print [4 items] -- Photographs (collected 1942)
- Audio: Audio Cassette [1 item] -- Oral history interview (collected 2002-03-25)
Collection Number
- AFC/2001/001/146
Online Format
- audio
- image
- online text