Title: Mildred Pierce Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1940-1947

Creator:

• Pierce, Mildred, 1910-1980

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 201

Quantity: .4 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

Papers of a Milwaukee Women's Army Auxiliary Corp World War II veteran. The collection mainly consists of memorabilia, paperwork, and photographs Pierce collected during her service with the corp throughout World War II. Also included in the collection is a Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) genealogy.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0201

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Mildred Jane Pierce Wells, was born in Wilmington, Delaware on November 8, 1910. Between 1938 and 1942, Mildred was employed by the Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Company in Milwaukee as a clerk. In October 1942, Pierce joined the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) and went to Officer Candidate School at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. She was commissioned a third officer but did not start active duty until September 1, 1943. By this time, the WAAC had become the Women's Army Corp (WAC). Pierce served at various posts throughout the country and eventually was promoted from a captain to a major. She was honorably discharged in either July 1945 or July 1946.

After the war she married Mackey Wells, Jr. and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she earned her degree in Social Work. She was later employed by the Wisconsin Correctional Services.

Mildred Jane Pierce Wells died on September 29, 1980.

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

• Women's Army Corps and Veterans Association, Milwaukee Chapter Records, 1947-1964. Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 123.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

Donated by John and Eunice Stinchfield to the Archives in July 2003 (accession 2003-004).

Processing Information

Stephanie Skifton processed the collection in the Archives in November 2003.

Box   1 Folder   1	Application for Sugar Ration Book, undated
Box   1 Folder   2	Article, "Glamour Plans A Mustering-Out Wardrobe for Servicewomen," 1946
Box   2 Folder   1	Camp Stoneman Salvo Weekly Newspaper, 1945-1946
Box   1 Folder   3	Christmas Card/Invitation, undated
Box   1 Folder   4	Credit slips, Hotel Receipts, undated
Box   1 Folder   5	Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Genealogy, undated
Box   2 Folder   2	Fort Hamilton Post Newspaper,1943-1944
Box   2 Folder   3	Fort Lawton Processor Newspaper, 1946
Box   1 Folder   6	Fort Lawton Souvenir Booklet, undated
Box   2 Folder   4	Fort McDowell Salute Newspaper, 1944-1945
Box   1 Folder   7	Fort McDowell Salute Pictorial, February 1945
Box   1 Folder   8	Genealogy, Portraits, undated
Box   1 Folder   9	Graduation Programs, Sixth Officer Candidate Class, October 17, 1942
Box   1 Folder   10	Identification Card, 1942
Box   1 Folder   11	Individual Clothing and Equipment Record, undated
Box   2 Folder   5	Induction/Promotion Letters, 1942, 1946
Box   1 Folder   12	Life Insurance, 1943
Box   1 Folder   13	Luggage Tag, undated
Box   1 Folder   14	Officer's Adjusted Service Rating Form, 1945
Box   1 Folder   15	Officer's Clearance Certificate, 1945
Box   1 Folder   16	Officer's Pay, Allowance, and Mileage Voucher, undated
	Paperwork
Box   1 Folder   17	Army Service Forces, Washington D.C., 1942, 1946
Box   2 Folder   6	Camp Stoneman, Pittsburg, California, 1944-1945
Box   2 Folder   7	Fifth Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Training Center, Monticello, Arkansas, 1943
Box   2 Folder   8	Fifth Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Training Center, Ruston, Louisiana, 1943
Box   2 Folder   9	Fort/Camp Beale, California, 1946
Box   2 Folder   10	Fort Des Moines, Iowa, 1942-1943
Box   2 Folder   11	Fort Hamilton, New York, 1943-1944
Box   2 Folder   12	Fort Lawton, Washington, 1946
Box   2 Folder   13	Fort Mason, California, 1944-1945
Box   2 Folder   14	Fort McDowell, Angel Island, California, 1944
Box   1 Folder   18	School for WAC Personnel Administration, 1945
Box   1 Folder   19	Seattle, Port of Embarkation, 1944-1946
	Photographs
Box   1 Folder   20	Army, California, 1944-1945, undated
Box   1 Folder   21	Army, Miscellaneous, 1945, undated
Box   1 Folder   22	Army, New York, undated
Box   2 Folder   15	Family, undated
Box   1 Folder   23	Mildred Jane Pierce, 1945
Box   2 Folder   16	Mildred Jane Pierce, undated
Box   2 Folder   18	WAC detachments, 109th and unidentified, 1943, 1945
Box   1 Folder   24	Program, "Over the Top," February 1944
Box   1 Folder   25	Receipts, Gimbels Fur, 1943-1944
Box   1 Folder   26	Record of Accrued Leave, undated
Box   1 Folder   27	Separation Records, undated
Box   1 Folder   28	Tax Returns, Exemptions, 1943-1944
Box   2 Folder   17	War Department Correspondence, 1942-1947
Box   1 Folder   29	War Savings Bond Materials, 1943-1944
Box   1 Folder   30	Writings, Patricia Willcox, undated