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| Size | 1.5 feet of linear shelf space (approximately 164 items) |
| Abstract | Winifred Bryant, a white woman who enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Women's Reserve in 1943, compiled this photograph album while stationed at Camp Lejune and Cherry Point Marine bases in North Carolina between 1944 and 1945. The album begins with photographs of Bryant's "first day in uniform" followed by portrait images of fellow (women and men) Marines, many signed. Other photographs show Bryant and other women in a variety of uniforms including coveralls. They are also seen in convoy training, with a variety of jeeps and trucks, "cattle trucks," used to transport large groups of marines to training sites, working on engines, a long chow line. Leisure and downtime are also photographed with images of bedtime with "mascots" (stuffed animals), on leave at the beach, and on a fishing trip. Also included are images of their barracks, including bunks and the laundry. North Carolina sites include Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point United States Marine Corps bases. |
| Creator | Winifred, "Freddie" Bryant. |
| Curatorial Unit | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives. |
| Language | English |
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Winifred Bryant was born 14 June 1915 and died 13 December 1992. She enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Women's Reserve on 25 October 1943 and was a "MT light truck driver." She was released from service on 1 December 1945.
The United States Marine Corps Women's Reserve, authorized by the United States Congress in 1942, was women's reserve branch of the United States Marine Corps.
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The album begins with photographs of Bryant's "first day in uniform" followed by portrait images of fellow (women and men) Marines, many signed. Other photographs show Bryant and other women in a variety of uniforms including coveralls. They are also seen in convoy training, with a variety of jeeps and trucks, "cattle trucks," used to transport large groups of marines to training sites, working on engines, a long chow line. Leisure and downtime are also photographed with images of bedtime with "mascots" (stuffed animals), on leave at the beach, and on a fishing trip. Also included are images of their barracks, including bunks and the laundry. North Carolina sites include Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point United States Marine Corps bases.
String-tied flexible leather U.S. Marines Service Album featuring a colored Eagle, Globe, and Anchor Marine Corps emblem and a stylized color illustration of an amphibious landing on the front board. Contains 164 sepia-toned or black and white silver gelatin photographs measuring between 1" x 1" and 8" x 10" with captions.
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Winifred Bryant World War II Photograph Album, circa 1943-1945.
Arrangement: Original order.
| Photograph Album PA-P0127/1 |
Winifred Bryant World War II Photograph Album, 1943-1945165 Images A majority of the images are captioned. There are several loose images in the album. |