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American Flag
This small patriotic flag stood outside the homes of several American citizens. One may notice that there are only 48 stars on this American flag. During the war, Hawaii and Alaska were not yet a part of the United States. This particular flag was…
Army Service Forces Patch
This is an Army Service Forces patch that army men would wear on their uniforms to show that they belonged to the Army Service Force division. This patch belonged to army veteran Lonnie Garrison.
Army Service Forces: Information for Organized Reserve Corps Personal 14 May 1946
Letter from the Army Service Forces to the Reserve Personal with additional information
Army Service Forces: Information for Organized Reserve Corps Personal 18, April 1946
Letter from the Army Service Forces to the Reserve Personal
Bayonet: Lebel "Rosalie" 1886 model
This bayonet was collected in France during WWII by a U.S. serviceman. It predated WWII but was used by a French soldier during the war. This Lebel "Rosalie" 1886 bayonet was probably first used during WWI and it was called the "Rosalie" by French…
Christine Gomer and Mary Martha Boggs
This is a picture of Christine Gomer with long-time friend Mary Martha Boggs. Both Gomer and Boggs left Arkansas together to work in the shipyard. For the next eighty years, Gomer and Boggs remained friends, until Boggs passed away on April 30, 2015.
Christine Gomer with Neighborhood Children
This is a photograph taken of Christine Gomer. After working in the shipyard, Gomer would often visit with her neighbors and their children.
Christine Painter at the Rosie the Riveter Museum
This is a photograph of Christine Painter at the Rosie the Riveter Museum. The museum has a victory ship on display that Painter helped weld.
