United States. Army. Women's Army Corps
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1943-1978
Biographical / Historical
The Women's Army Corps (WAC) was a component of the United States Army. The WAC was established by Congress in 1943, bringing the earlier Women's Army Auxiliary Corps into the regular Army. These women worked in a variety of support functions, including switchboard operation, office work, motor pool, translation, and mail processing. After the conclusion of World War II, the WAC became a permanent component in 1946. It was eventually abolished in 1978 as a separate corps with the women assimilated into other branches of Army.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Helen Mae Shufelt Chindgren papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2618
Abstract
The Helen Mae Shufelt Chindgren papers (1943-1945) consists of correspondence, news clippings, and personal materials which pertain to Shufelt's service in the Women's (Auxiliary) Army Corps, W(A)AC.
Dates:
1943-1945