U.S. Office of Civilian Defense Air Raid Warden arm band
Date
ca. 1943
Physical Description
10 x 45 cm. ; embroidered canvas
Local Note
This arm band was worn by Carolyn ("Patsy") Wander '44 who served two years as a member of the Air Raid Warden Service while at Skidmore. (For more information about Air Raid Wardens and drills, see "A Handbook for Air Raid Wardens;" also see “Skidmore News,” February 11, 1942, p.4 ; April 29, 1942, p.2; October 30, 1942, p.1; and the bulletin, “Skidmore Faces the Future,” June, 1944 for Skidmore's response to the war.)
Archive Location
Scrapbook and Memorabilia Collection ; Box 37 ; Carolyn “Patsy” Wander, Class of 1944
