University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Archives Department.

Pierce, Mildred, 1910-1980.

Papers, 1940-1947.

UWM Manuscript Collection 201

.4 cubic ft. (1 archives box and 1 oversize box)



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. 

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. However, 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).

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: 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 of heart failure. 

COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:

Pierce, Mildred, 1910-1980. Papers, 1940-1947. UWM Manuscript Collection 201. University Manuscript Collection. Archives. UWM Libraries. University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.

RELATED COLLECTION:

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

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

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

MARC RECORD SEARCH TERMS: The following terms were used in the online bibliographic MARC record to this collection:

UWM MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION 201 BOX FOLDER
Application for Sugar Ration Book, undated  1 1
Article, "Glamour Plans A Mustering-Out Wardrobe for Servicewomen," 1946  1 2
Camp Stoneman Salvo Weekly Newspaper, 1945-1946  2 1
Christmas Card/Invitation, undated  1 3
Credit slips, hotel receipts, undated  1 4
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Genealogy, undated  1 5
Fort Hamilton Post Newspaper,1943-1944  2 2
Fort Lawton Processor Newspaper, 1946  2 3
Fort Lawton Souvenir Booklet, undated  1 6
Fort McDowell Salute Newspaper, 1944-1945  2 4
Fort McDowell Salute Pictorial, February 1945 1 7
Genealogy, portraits, undated 1 8
Graduation Programs, Sixth Officer Candidate Class, October 17, 1942 1 9
Identification Card, 1942 1 10
Individual Clothing and Equipment Record, undated 1 11
Induction/Promotion Letters, 1942, 1946 2 5
Life Insurance, 1943 1 12
Luggage Tag, undated 1 13
Officer's Adjusted Service Rating Form, 1945 1 14
Officer's Clearance Certificate, 1945 1 15
Officer's Pay, Allowance, and Mileage Voucher, undated 1 16
Paperwork, Army Service Forces, Washington D.C., 1942, 1946 1 17
Paperwork, Camp Stoneman, Pittsburg, California, 1944-1945 2 6
Paperwork, Fifth Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Training Center, Monticello, Arkansas, 1943 2 7
Paperwork, Fifth Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Training Center, Ruston, Louisiana, 1943 2 8
Paperwork, Fort/Camp Beale, California, 1946 2 9
Paperwork, Fort Des Moines, Iowa, 1942-1943 2 10
Paperwork, Fort Hamilton, New York, 1943-1944 2 11
Paperwork, Fort Lawton, Washington, 1946 2 12
Paperwork, Fort Mason, California, 1944-1945 2 13
Paperwork, Fort McDowell, Angel Island, California, 1944 2 14
Paperwork, School for WAC Personnel Administration, 1945 1 18
Paperwork, Seattle, Port of Embarkation, 1944-1946 1 19
Photographs, Army, California, 1944-1945, undated 1 20
Photographs, Army, Miscellaneous, 1945, undated 1 21
Photographs, Army, New York, undated 1 22
Photographs, Family, undated 2 15
Photographs, Mildred Jane Pierce, 1945 1 23
Photographs, Mildred Jane Pierce, undated 2 16
Photographs, WAC detachments, 109th and unidentified, 1943, 1945 2 18
Program, "Over the Top," February 1944 1 24
Receipts, Gimbels Fur, 1943-1944 1 25
Record of Accrued Leave, undated 1 26
Separation Records, undated 1 27
Tax Returns, Exemptions, 1943-1944 1 28
War Department Correspondence, 1942-1947 2 17
War Savings Bond Materials, 1943-1944 1 29
Writings, Patricia Willcox, undated 1 30

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