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Helen Mae Shufelt Chindgren papers, 1943-1945
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Chindgren, Helen Mae Shufelt, 1916-2010
- Title
- Helen Mae Shufelt Chindgren papers
- Dates
- 1943-1945 (inclusive)19431945
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2618
- Summary
- The Helen Mae Shufelt Chindgren papers (1943-1945) consists of correspondence, news clippings, and personal materials which pertain to Shufelt's service in the Women's (Auxiliary) Army Corps, W(A)AC.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Helen S. Chindgren, 1916-2010, served in the Women's (Auxiliary) Army Corps during World War II and received many decorations and metals. She was active in women's clubs and President of the Audubon Society for about 20 years. She married Carl Julius Chindgren in 1946 after a brief courtship of four weeks and they were married for 63 years.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Helen Mae Shufelt Chindgren papers consists of correspondence, news clippings, and personal materials which pertain to Shufelt's service in the Women's (Auxiliary) Army Corps, W(A)AC
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Donated by Joe Carter in 2011.
Processing Note
Processed by Emma McFarland in 2011.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
General materialsReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | |||
1 | Correspondence |
1943 | |
2 | Correspondence |
1944-1945 | |
Folder | |||
3 | 1 | Identification Cards |
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3 | 2 | War Savings Bond Form |
1943 |
3 | 3 | Camp and Training Materials
Contains materials pertaining to Camp Crowder, Missouri and the Third Women's Army Auxilary Corps Training Center, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
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3 | 4 | War Department Pamphlets |
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3 | 5 | Writings |
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3 | 6 |
WACTIONl Newsletter |
1943-1944 |
3 | 7 |
IIIth R.I. Static Newsletter |
1943 |
3 | 8 | Programs and invitations |
1943-1944 |
3 | 9 | General materials |
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3 | 10 | Notes |
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3 | 11 | News Clippings |
1943 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Women soldiers--Utah--20th century--Archives
- World War, 1939-1945--Participation, Female
Personal Names
- Chindgren, Helen Mae Shufelt, 1916-2010--Archives
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Women's Army Auxiliary Corps--Archives
- United States. Army. Women's Army Corps--Archives
Geographical Names
- United States--Armed Forces--Women's reserve--20th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Instructional and educational works
- Newsletters
- Pamphlets
- Personal correspondence