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Collins Sr., Charles E. (Interviewer)

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Crowell, Mary Louise Mitchell

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2007-05-15

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Mary Louise Crowell shares what life was like at home prior to, during, and after WW II. With the US involvement in WW II, Mary explains what it meant to take an active role in the war at home like saving lard, oil, tin cans, and using ration books. During the war, Mary worked for the Civil Service at Fort Custer as a clerk typist and attended many of the USO events. When WW II ended, Mary married her soldier, Jim Crowell, and together they raised two children.

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Veterans History Project Collection, (RHC-27)