Reynolds, Marguerite Sullivan
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Marguerite Sullivan Reynolds oral history transcription, 1997
Item
Identifier: MSC-382- Item OH 231
Scope and Contents
Reynolds, Marguerite Sullivan, 1922-1997. Reminiscences of a WWII WAVE officer. Includes her youth in Providence, R.I.; Graduation from Classical High School and Trinity College; Personnel Department at Walsh Kaiser Shipyard; Joined WAVES in August 1944; Attended USNI\.1W (WR), Smith College; Comments on classes, marching, recreation; Assigned to BU Ships in spare parts section; Social life; Trips home; War time rationing; Death of FDR; V:J Day celebrations in D.C.; Interaction with civilians; Trips to Cuba; Discharged in August 1946; Marriage in 1950; Administered R.I. Radio School; Comments on WAVES organization; Impact of WAVES senice on her life; Proud to be a WAVE.
Dates:
1997