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Janet Muriel Mead Collection

Janet Muriel Mead (1923-2009) of Sand Creek, Michigan, served as a radioman 3rd class in the United States Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) during World War II.

Letter from Janet Muriel Mead to Bud
Mead writes to her brother of the rigors of WAVES training. In particular, she gives details about her coding classes,"radio shack watch," and "field night" cleaning duties. She explains that the base where she is currently stationed is downsizing, and that her civilian code instructors are being transferred away.
Letter from Janet Muriel Mead to her mother
Mead tells her mother how basic training is proceeding, including her near discharge for an episode of "nerves," the job selection process, her hope to attend radio school, being issued more new uniforms, going for sundaes, and seeing a performance by Thomas L. Thomas and Jarmila Novotna. She also catalogs the things that she wants her mother to do for her and the items that she wants shipped to her.
Letter from Janet Muriel Mead to her mother
Mead describes several inspections and a military review parade, and expresses pride at the admiration shown by civilians and military observing. She also tells of her roommates and how being in the navy is teaching them to show consideration for different people. Other topics include stenciling names into their uniforms, shipping her civilians garments home, telegrams she received, wanting her parents to visit, and the busy daily schedule.

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