Bands of Sisters U. S. Women's Military Bands During World War II

Name: Bands of Sisters U. S. Women's Military Bands During World War II
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ISBN: 9780810881624

ISBN-10: 0810881624

ISBN-13: 9780810881624

Edition: 2011

Authors: Jill M. Sullivan

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Book details

List price: $107.00
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Scarecrow Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/15/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 182
Size: 6.37" wide x 9.41" long x 0.68" tall
Weight: 0.858
Language: English

Jill M. Sullivan is associate professor of Music Education at Arizona State University.



Foreword



Preface


Acronyms and Abbreviations



Introduction


Military Background


Women's Bands before World War II


Sources



The WAC Bands


400th WAC Band


401st WAC Band


402nd WAC Band


403rd WAC Band


404th WAC Band


A Treasured Memory



WAVES Instrumental Ensembles


Enlisted WAVES Training and Jobs


WAVES Ensembles


WAVES Basic Training and Drum and Bugle Corps


Specialized Enlisted Training Stations


Georgia State College for Women


Oklahoma A&M


Great Lakes Naval Training Station


Permanent Duty Station


An Almost-Forgotten Legacy



The Coast Guard SPAR Band



MCWR Band



Music for the Injured Soldier


Welcoming Home the Injured Men


Hospital Performances


MCWR Band


SPAR Band


400th WAC Band


402nd WAC Band


403rd WAC Band


Conclusion



Conclusions


Contributions to the War Effort and the Nation


Effects on the Women's Lives


Legacy for Future Generations


Appendix: List of Women Interviewedï¿½Bands and Instruments


Bibliography


Index