Description: An original 7x9" vintage press photo from the archives of the Star Tribune Newspaper in Minnpeaolis, Minneapolis. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo OverviewSecond Lieutenant Willette S. Mosser, a U.S. Army nurse, is depicted in this portrait wearing her military uniform. Her uniform's insignia marks her association with the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during World War II. The photograph indicates her commitment and service, likely captured while stationed abroad.Willette S. Mosser served as an army nurse during World War II, a time when many women contributed significantly to the war effort. Army nurses like Mosser played a crucial role in maintaining troop morale and caring for wounded soldiers. Their service was vital, and they often worked under challenging conditions. Mosser's correspondence to loved ones back home highlighted the adaptability and dedication of these nurses during the war.**Text Present**Handwritten Text:- "1E R Sun Tel"- "Lt. Willette S. Mosser"Typed Text on Clipping:- **Headline:** "DEAR FOLKS BACK HOME"- "WE ARE COMFORTABLY SITUATED AND VERY HAPPY IN OUR WORK... WE HATE TO FEEL THAT THE FOLKS AT HOME ARE WORRYING ABOUT US IN ANY WAY... THE PEOPLE OVER HERE HAVE BEEN GRAND TO US..."- "IN AN INTERESTING AND APPEALING GLIMPSE OF THE LIFE OF U.S. ARMY NURSES ABROAD,"- **Typed Name and Details:** "SECOND LIEUTENANT WILLETTE S. MOSSER, 29, OF WABAN, MASS., PICTURED HERE, WRITES A STORY ABOUT HER LIFE, WORK, ENTERTAINMENT AND RELAXATION ON DUTY ABROAD."- **Reference Numbers/Date:** "16575" and "11-12-42 AJE. WW WABC135"Additional Notes:- Small, upside-down caption next to a newspaper clipping photograph saying "LT. W.S. MOSSER".- Red checkmark and handwriting note "1 x 2½" next to the clipping, possibly indicating size information.- Blue timestamp: "42 NOV 16 PM 3:54"Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.
Price: 39 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-14T21:35:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: Waban, uniform, army nurse, World War II, military service
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, militaria, portrait
Featured Person/Artist: Willette S. Mosser
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1942
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 7x9 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
