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Klamath Commandos Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: SHL006

Scope and Contents note

The collection consists of three organizational scrapbooks. Materials include correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, and memorabilia about the activities of the organization. Significant activities documented include the founding of the organization, building of its Service Center, development of the Wounded Servicemens Project, and the launching of the tanker S.S. Klamath Falls in Portland, Oregon. Soldiers' war experiences are also included.

Scope and Contents note

The collection consists of three organizational scrapbooks. Materials include correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, and memorabilia about the activities of the organization. Significant activities documented include the founding of the organization, building of its Service Center, development of the Wounded Servicemens Project, and the launching of the tanker S.S. Klamath Falls in Portland, Oregon. Soldiers' war experiences are also included.

Dates

  • Creation: 1942-1944

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Access note

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use note

Before materials from the Shaw Historical Library may be quoted in print or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part in any publication, exhibit, broadcast or other manner, the user must obtain permission from the owner of the physical property and the holder of the copyright. Copyright status for collections in the Shaw Historical Library varies. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Conditions Governing Use note

Before materials from the Shaw Historical Library may be quoted in print or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part in any publication, exhibit, broadcast or other manner, the user must obtain permission from the owner of the physical property and the holder of the copyright. Copyright status for collections in the Shaw Historical Library varies. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Biographical/Historical note

The Klamath Commandos was a private, womens military support organization operating in Klamath Falls, Oregon from June 1942 to September 1944. Members were young women, aged 18 to 28, with a family member in the armed services. Until a USO branch was established in Klamath Falls in 1944, this nationally-recognized organization provided hospitality and entertainment activities for servicemen traveling through in convoys and on troop trains. Two major activities were operation of their Service Center and the Wounded Servicemens Project, which aimed at meeting social needs of soldiers transported to Klamath Falls from military hospitals within 500 miles.

The organization was disbanded when the establishment of the Klamath Falls Marine Barracks and the Naval Air Station brought larger numbers of servicemen to the area than the organization could support.

Biographical/Historical note

The Klamath Commandos was a private, womens military support organization operating in Klamath Falls, Oregon from June 1942 to September 1944. Members were young women, aged 18 to 28, with a family member in the armed services. Until a USO branch was established in Klamath Falls in 1944, this nationally-recognized organization provided hospitality and entertainment activities for servicemen traveling through in convoys and on troop trains. Two major activities were operation of their Service Center and the Wounded Servicemens Project, which aimed at meeting social needs of soldiers transported to Klamath Falls from military hospitals within 500 miles.

The organization was disbanded when the establishment of the Klamath Falls Marine Barracks and the Naval Air Station brought larger numbers of servicemen to the area than the organization could support.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Klamath Commandos was a private, womens military support organization operating in Klamath Falls, Oregon during World War II. The collection consists of three organizational scrapbooks.

Abstract

The Klamath Commandos was a private, womens military support organization operating in Klamath Falls, Oregon during World War II. The collection consists of three organizational scrapbooks.

Arrangement note

BOX 1: Scrapbook dated 1942. BOX 2: Scrapbook dated 1943. BOX 3: Scrapbook dated 1944.

Arrangement note

BOX 1: Scrapbook dated 1942. BOX 2: Scrapbook dated 1943. BOX 3: Scrapbook dated 1944.

Location note

Shaw Historical Library at Oregon Institute of Technology

Location note

Shaw Historical Library at Oregon Institute of Technology

General Physical Description note

1.5 linear feet (three boxes)

General Physical Description note

1.5 linear feet (three boxes)

Title
Guide to the Klamath Commandos Scrapbooks 1942-1944
Author
Anne Hiller Clark
Date
2012
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in: English English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Institute of Technology Libraries, Shaw Historical Library Repository

Contact:
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls OR 97603 United States
5418851965