Between the Covers

Hardcover. A small archive including two mimeographed sheets, three envelopes, and "Notice of Rating" from the U.S. Civil Service Commission. All items very good of better with tears from opening. A small archive of items sent to a young woman, June E. Schobert, from DeQuoin, Illinois recruiting her for civil service war-time work in Washington, D.C. One letter reads, "you have been selected to fill an important war job in Washington, D.C. Living and working in war-time Washington is a thrilling, once-in-a-life-time experience." On the verso of this notice she is given to choice of agency she wishes to work for which includes Veterans' Administration, Navy Department, or War Department, among others. The other sheet entitled "American Girls Working for Victory" details living arrangements, transportation, and other questions the new recruits might have. Her recruitment request letter ends with "Remember! Your decision to join Uncle Sam's office forces in Washington, D.C. will help bring the war to a speedy conclusion."

A modest but interesting collection of ephemera detailing civilian war-time work.

Item #424702