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What were the experiences of WAC’s during World War II?
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Teaching American History, CREC PACKET A
Fall 2010
Women in World War II
“Women’s Army Corps”
WAC, Army
Resources:
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Yellin, p. 109-133
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US Army video, “Women’s Army Corp, Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALow_k85n2s
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“Black Women in WWII, A Forgotten Story”, Jo Anne Moore 12/12/08
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Posters, images
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What were the experiences of women in the WAVES during World War II?
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How did these women’s experiences reflect existing gender roles, gender norms?
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How did these women’s experiences challenge and potentially change gender roles, gender norms?
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Teaching American History, CREC PACKET A
Fall 2010
Women in World War II
“Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services”
WAVES, Navy
Resources:
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Yellin, p. 137-142
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Homefront Heroines Trailer, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQWpjAh4xsU
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Women of the Waves, www.womenofthewaves.com
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“Miss Mac”, Time, March 12, 1945
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Posters, images
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What WERE the experiences of women working “behind enemy lines” during World War II?
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How did these women’s experiences reflect existing gender roles, gender norms?
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How did these women’s experiences challenge and potentially change gender roles, gender norms?
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Teaching American History, CREC PACKET A
Fall 2010
Women in World War II
“Behind Enemy Lines”
Spies, Propaganda Workers, Traitors
Resources:
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Yellin, p. 227-250
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OSS Sabotage and Demolitions Manual, at http://cgsc.cdmhost.com/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p4013coll9&CISOPTR=307&CISOBOX=1&REC=4
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Axis Sally radiobroadcast, “Home Sweet Home”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4INW7fgSqXQ&feature=related
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What WERE the experiences of SPAR women during World War II?
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How did these women’s experiences reflect existing gender roles, gender norms?
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How did these women’s experiences challenge and potentially change gender roles, gender norms?
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Teaching American History, CREC PACKET B
Fall 2010 (With Marines)
Women in World War II
“Semper Paratus, Always Ready”
SPAR, Coast Guard
Resources:
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Yellin, p. 142-145
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SPARS: An illustrated history of the Coast Guard Women’s Reserve Unit in WWII, http://www.uscg.mil/history/WomenIndex.asp (also CD)
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Posters, images
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What were the experiences of female Marines during World War II?
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How did these women’s experiences reflect existing gender roles, gender norms?
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How did these women’s experiences challenge and potentially change gender roles, gender norms?
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Teaching American History, CREC PACKET B
Fall 2010 (With SPAR’s)
Women in World War II
“Female Marines”
Resources:
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Yellin, p. 145-148
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“Toughening Up the Female Marines”, NY Times, June 30, 1943 (CD)
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Posters, images
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What were the experiences of female pilots during World War II?
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How did these women’s experiences reflect existing gender roles, gender norms?
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How did these women’s experiences challenge and potentially change gender roles, gender norms?
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Teaching American History, CREC PACKET B
Fall 2010
Women in World War II
“Women Airforce Service Pilots”
WASP, Airforce
Resources:
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Yellin, p. 148-161
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“We Were WASP’s”, video (watch portion)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2DN_7g0UVg
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“WASP on the Web” www.wingsacrossamerica.us/wasp/
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The Original Fly Girls, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8ThRAzf350
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How did these women’s experiences reflect existing gender roles, gender norms?
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How did these women’s experiences challenge and potentially change gender roles, gender norms?
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Teaching American History, CREC PACKET B
Fall 2010
Women in World War II
“Save his life and find your own”
Nurses, Volunteers, Red Cross Women
Resources:
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Yellin, p. 167-198
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“Civilian Defense: The Ladies!” Time, January 26, 1942
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Red Cross Girls, http://www.clubmobile.org/
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Theatrical Trailer, “So Proudly We Hail”, 1943 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XmzggLzLTA
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“Land Army Seeks 800,000 Women”, NY Times, May 16, 1944 (CD)
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Red Cross Overseas Online Scrapbook, http://www.redcross.org/museum/exhibits/ww2/scrapbook/scrapbook.html
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