At the Naval hospital in Oakland, California, WAVES Eleanor Kerper and Dorothy Overstreet operate an x-ray machine checking for skull fracture on the patient.
The 1943 photo comes from the National Archives.
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Photo Duty
Hey, there, photographer Marjorie Sellers! Say, “cheese!” Sellers was one of two WAVES on photo duty at NAS Seattle. Here she’s working in the photo lab.
The photo comes from the National Archives.
Saturday Inspection
Every Saturday at the Treasure Island base, World War II-era WAVES were part of the “ship” inspection with the Captain (bases are known as ships in Navy parlance). Above is a description of a typical Saturday inspection, including a charming story at the end, as published in the WAVES Newsletter.
At the Train Station
Another in our summer travel series. Here, WAVES are at the Norman, Oklahoma train station buying tickets.
The 1943 photo comes from the National Archives.
So Long! Farewell!
Looks like here’s the answer to our question from yesterday. The WAVES are heading off to new adventures, bidding a fond farewell. That must be why those sailors looked so upset.
The August 1944 photo comes from the National Archives.
Leaving So Soon?
These sailors don’t seem to be too happy about what’s happening. Are the WAVES leaving? They have suitcases in tow in this August 1944 photograph.
It comes from the National Archives.
The Portrait
WAVES and their commander pose for a portrait. We don’t know much about this photo – the location even isn’t clear.
The photo comes from the National Archives.
Hats Hats Hats
After yesterday’s comic, we thought you’d like a look at the real thing. WAVES officers and enlisted hats from the World War II-era – plus some gloves.
The photo comes from the National Archives.
Color Week, Day 7
Two WAVES handle control tower duties at Naval Air Station, Moffett Field, California. With the “mike” is Janna Hoffman and Helen Lu Dooley handles the phone.
This week we’re featuring only color World War II-era photos. This photo comes from the National Archives.
Color Week, Day 6
The Pigeon Loft at Naval Air Station, Moffett Field, California, occupies the attention of WAVE Sidney Cazort.
This week we’re featuring only color World War II-era photos. This photo comes from the National Archives.
Hinges of History 