Title

Council of Defense Registration cards: Henry, Mrs. A.

Creator

Files

Date Original

circa 1918

Description

Council of Defense registration card for Mrs. A. Henry, a woman registering World War I work. Information on the cards include name, age, address, marital status, country of birth, color, time pledged for service, occupation, education, referenses and physical health. The card also includes information about what kind of work each woman was qualified for.

Biographical/Historical Note

The Women's Committee of the Council of National Defense was an advisory committee established during World War I to coordinate women's war efforts.

Transcription

Name in full: Henry, Mrs. A.
Address: 805 Jefferson
Age: Past 50
Married or single: Married
Color or race: Negro
Country of birth: U.S.A.
Persons dependent on you, in any: Not any
Service offered (specify whether volunteer, expenses only, or paid: Paid
Present occupation: Housekeeping
Where employed: Van Buren
References: Rev. A. Henry
Education
Grammar: Yes
Emergency Servie (specify whether volunteer, expenses only, or paid): Paid
Will you go anywhere?
Home town only?: Yes
Health: Fairly good
Physical defects: not any
Voice: Good
Sight: Good
Hearing: Good
Remarks:
Wife of Rev. A. Henry
Pastor of Baptist Church
Member of Home Wom. Club
Contr. to Red Cross,
Liberty Loan, etc.
Willing to serve

Physical Description

Card, 8" x 5.25"

Keywords

Women; War; War work

Contributor

Women's Organizations, State Council of Defense, Arkansas; Crawford County Council of Defense

Geographical Area

Crawford County (Ark.)

Language

English

Identifier

MS.000490, Henry, Mrs. A

Resource Type

Text

Collection

Arkansas State Council of Defense records, MS.000490

Publisher

Arkansas State Archives

Contributing Entity

Arkansas State Archives

Recommended Citation

Council of Defense Registration cards: Henry, Mrs. A, Arkansas State Council of Defense records, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Rights

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Disciplines

United States History | Women's History

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