Dora Ann DeHart Atha Collection

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Oral history interview with Dora Anne DeHart Atha
Dora Ann DeHart Atha discusses her early life, education, enlistment in the military, and life after the military. She mentions many incidents, humorous and otherwise, from her time in basic training and her overall military experience. She also discusses tourist activities and places she was able to visit while stationed in Stuttgart, Germany, as well as her feelings on women's roles in the military. It is mentioned in the interview that she is wearing her WAC uniform while being interviewed.
Formal portrait of Dora Ann DeHart Atha attired in dress uniform with cap
Formal portrait of Dora Ann DeHart Atha attired in dress uniform with cap, circa 1961.
Dora Ann DeHart Atha and male friend attired in service dress uniform
Dora Ann DeHart Atha and male friend attired in service dress uniform, circa 1961.
Group photograph of Army trainees in service dress uniform
Group photograph of Army trainees in service dress uniform, taken in 1961. Reverse of photograph includes names.
Dora Ann DeHart Atha outside mess hall, Fort McClellan, Alabama
Dora Ann DeHart Atha outside mess hall, Fort McClellan, Alabama, on June 18, 1961, attired in blue service dress uniform. [Service number redacted].
Dora Ann DeHart and friend
Dora Ann DeHart and friend, Betty Bender, in service dress uniform, circa 1962.
Photograph of barracks after inspection
Photograph of barracks after inspection, circa 1962. On photograph, the location of Dora Ann DeHart Atha's bed and that of a friend are indicated.
Photograph of Women in the Air Force WAF Detachment at Lackland Air Force Base
Photograph of Women in the Air Force [WAF] Detachment at Lackland Air Force Base, taken August 1961. Caption reads "Aug 61"
Photographs of Barracks #6 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Photographs of Barracks #6 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, circa 1961.
Photograph of room at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Photograph of room at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, circa 1961.
Photograph of room at Fort Bragg, North Carolina with Christmas decor
Photograph of room at Fort Bragg, North Carolina with Christmas decor, circa 1961.
Photograph of Woman in the Air Force member in front of Womack Army Hospital at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Photograph of Woman in the Air Force member in front of Womack Army Hospital at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, circa 1961.
Dora Ann DeHart Atha and friend attired in service dress uniform
Dora Ann DeHart Atha and friend, Summer Greenes, attired in service dress uniform, circa 1961.
Dora Ann DeHart Atha dressed in physical training uniform
Dora Ann DeHart Atha dressed in physical training uniform, circa 1961. Caption reads "P.T's + dress shoes".
Dora Ann DeHart Atha dressed in hospital dress uniform with handbag
Dora Ann DeHart Atha dressed in hospital dress uniform with handbag, circa 1961.
Dora Ann DeHart Atha dressed in unbuttoned physical training uniform
Dora Ann DeHart Atha dressed in unbuttoned physical training uniform, circa 1961. Caption reads "P.T's + little ab[unclear] shoes".
Dora Ann DeHart Atha prepares uniform for visit of the Inspector General
Dora Ann DeHart Atha preparing uniform for visit of the Inspector General. Caption reads "Parparing [sic] for I.G. in Oct 1962".
Women's Army Corps unit on parade in Frankfurt, Germany in August
Women's Army Corps unit on parade in Frankfurt, Germany in August, 1963.
Photograph of emergency entrance at the 97th General Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany
Photograph of emergency entrance at the 97th General Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany, circa 1963. Caption reads: "Emergency Entrance at the 97th also the air vace [sic, Air Evacuation] came in here".

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