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Primarily documents Marjory W. Johnson's education at the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina and at Walter Reed Medical Center in the early 1940s, her experiences in Europe with the army during World War II, and her post-war career in physical therapy. Johnson discusses her education, including living in a Highland Avenue apartment with her sisters while attending the Woman's College (WC); entertainment at WC, including Russian dancers; training at Walter Reed Army Hospital, including her schedule, class instruction, and work with patients; and living in Forest Glen, a former girls' school, while at Walter Reed. " Topics related to her military service include limitations and worry in wartime; social life on the George Washington, including bridge games and dances; living quarters in France, including apartments and a chateau; the death of a friend from friendly fire; flying over Paris, France; censorship of letters; various physical therapy cases at Walter Reed and in France; treating German prisoners of war; securing a transfer to Germany to be closer to her brother; receiving a battle star for her service in France; her opinions of President Franklin Roosevelt and General Dwight Eisenhower; and celebrating V-E Day by shooting pistols. Other topics include her opinion of women in combat; the dedication of the Women in Military Service to America memorial;" her post-war employment in physical therapy; attending Stanford on the GI Bill; and work at the University of North Carolina.

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