Unidentified woman in American Red Cross uniform

Title

Unidentified woman in American Red Cross uniform

Description

Black and white image of a woman in a military-style uniform, most likely from World War II. Her forage cap bears a cross pin front and center, and a large badge with a cross centered inside is on her lap. Her collar has stripes and the letters 'A. R. C.' pinned on each side. The American Red Cross provided vital services to U. S. Servicemen overseas as well as running blood drives, civil defense, and other types of programs at home. Museum records do not identify the woman, but the image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
[front] [stamped] All proofs must be returned. Tasker Studio - Hillsboro, Ore. [back] [pencil] 1 in durble service crese [sic]. 2 in folder.

Creator

Unidentified photographer, Tasker Studio, Hillsboro, Oregon

Date Created

circa 1940s

Subject

Photography of women
Red Cross and Red Crescent
World War, 1939-1945
Cultural Studies
Genealogy & Family History

Medium

gelatin silver prints

Language

English

Identifier

WCMpic_015107

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source

Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum

Type

Still Image

Collection