Ruthe Wright Boyea oral history transcription, 2001
Scope and Contents
Ruthe Boyea joined the office corps in January 1943 and received training at the US Naval Midshipmen's School, Northampton, MA. She was assigned to the IS Naval Training School, Hunter College, New York, NY, as administrator of a WAVES barracks, then was assigned to the Charleston Naval base where she was administrator of a WAVES barracks and was head of a recreation center for WAVES. In 1944, she was assigned to Glynco, GA, Naval Base where was responsible for morale, welfare, and recreation. She was the liaison with many base activities. She credits the Navy with developing her leadership skills.
Dates
- Creation: 2001
Creator
- Boyea, Ruthe Wright (Person)
- Naval War College (U.S.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Extent
1 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Subject
- United States. Naval Reserve. Women's Reserve (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository