Helen Taylor Oral History

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Who's responsible?: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives, UNCG University Libraries (Repository)
How much has been digitized?: Digitization of this collection is still in progress.
Where can I find more information?: https://uncg.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/1192
What's in the full collection?: March 2020 oral history transcript.
Full biography: Helen B. Taylor (b. 1935) served in the United States Women in the Air Force (WAF) from 1954-1960.
Topics: Women's History
Military
Branch of service: Air Force -- WAF
Conflict: Post World War II, Korea (1947-1963)
Subject headings: Korean War, 1950-1953
United States. Air Force
Contributing Institution: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives, UNCG University Libraries

: Oral history interview with Helen Taylor; Primarily documents the life of Helen Taylor and her service with the United States Women in the Air Force (WAF). Taylor recalls always being treated with respect by both men and women, and never feeling segregated against or denied anything because of her race. She expresses her appreciation for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," as she believes it shows we, as human beings, are becoming more civilized and shouldn't judge each other.

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