Mothers of Marines Collection, 1942-1946
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Mothers of Marines Club (Elmira, N.Y.)
- Abstract:
- This collection contains materials related to the M.O.M’s, Mothers of Marines, during World War II.
- Extent:
- .5 linear feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Mothers of Marines Collection includes correspondence between the M.O.M’s and various Marines and their families, 1943-1946; newspaper clippings about various Chemung County servicemen, 1943-1945 and miscellaneous material related to World War II.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Mothers of Marines Club, better known as the M.O.M.s, was founded during World War II as a support group for Twin Tiers Marines and their families. The club's officers included Mrs. Carolyn Bolger as president and Mrs. H.J. Friendly as corresponding secretary. The group sent care packages to Marines over the holidays and gift baskets on birthdays or during hospital stays. They also published a newsletter and corresponded regularly with various Marines and their families.
- Acquisition information:
- The items in this collection were donated to the Booth Library by Mr. Mrs. Stuart Bolger in 1998.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Chemung County Historical Society's research library and archives are open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a $5 fee for non-members.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- (607) 734-4167cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org