Blue Star Mothers of Haslett Scrapbook

Description:

A scrapbook created by women in Haslett, Michigan who were part of the Blue Star Mothers organization for mothers of soldiers sent to active duty in World War II. According to donor information, each family had a scrapbook containing copies of all the same information. This was the personal copy of Clella M. Weissinger Dickinson. The contents of the scrapbook are: Information on the formation of the Blue Star Mothers association Hand-written biographies of those from Haslett serving in the armed forces Portraits of those serving Clippings about the war and letters from soldiers printed in the newspaper Transcribed copies of letters from soldiers Clippings about the Blue Star Mothers activities Gold stars are affixed to biographies of those who were killed in service. Due to the fragility of this scrapbook, the contents have not been digitized. Contact the library for more information.

Date Created:

[1942 TO 1943]

Data Provider:

Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives

Collection:

Blue Star Mothers of Haslett Scrapbook

Subject Topic:

Scrapbooks, Haslett (Mich.), Soldiers, Military, World War II, Clippings, Correspondence, and Biographies

Language:

English

Rights:

Copyright Not Evaluated

URL:

http://cadl.pastperfectonline.com/archive/A01C43DE-30C3-4AD4-B7DB-979120290331