Klamath Commandos Scrapbooks
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.
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
- 1942-1944
Creator
- Klamath Commandos (Organization)
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)
Creator
- Klamath Commandos (Organization)
- 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