1.
Marshall is currently working in the scarlet fever ward, which she notes is very different civilian nursing. She also mentions hemming her uniforms while listening to the[...]
1943-03-18 | Text | Jamie Marshall Collection |
2.
Marshall lists the items she purchased at the PX; discusses potential birthday presents, including pajamas, a prayer book, and an identification bracelet; explains the in[...]
1943-05-04 | Text | Jamie Marshall Collection |
3.
Marshall writes of intentions to cancel her Defense bonds because of the high cost and expresses displeasure at the current state of operations in her outfit, especially [...]
1943-07-02 | Text | Jamie Marshall Collection |
4.
Marshall is busy preparing for her transfer to the 32nd General Hospital, which appears to be bound for overseas duty soon. She has been issued more equipment and clothin[...]
1943-08-03 | Text | Jamie Marshall Collection |
5.
Marshall, now stationed in Gloucestershire, England, has been ill but is recovering. She expects to move to the continent, perhaps following the army of occupation, and r[...]
1944-02-20 | Text | Jamie Marshall Collection |
6.
Marshall discusses news of U.S. politics, including her fears about passage of a tax bill, the possibility that Roosevelt would not get re-elected, and the feeling among [...]
1944-02-26 | Text | Jamie Marshall Collection |
7.
Marshall, now in France, reports on her food, mail and packages, health, and entertainment, including movies and a USO show. She notes that they are evacuating patients b[...]
1944-08-29 | Text | Jamie Marshall Collection |
8.
Marshall, now in Belgium, is sick and in bed. She also mentions buying crystal to send home, books she has read, mail she's received, and the terrible weather she endured[...]
1944-12-15 | Text | Jamie Marshall Collection |