World War I Items 1918

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

Great War Items, ca. 1918, in the Joseph M. Bruccoli Great War Collection, Accession #10875-au, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Summary

Language:
English
Abstract:
The collection consists of one woman's Red Cross headband, and a brass pin.
Preferred citation:

Great War Items, ca. 1918, in the Joseph M. Bruccoli Great War Collection, Accession #10875-au, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two items, ca. 1918: a woman's Red Cross headband bearing the words, "Roll Call"; and a brass pin shaped like a military decoration with a heart suspended on it with the words, "Sweetheart in Service."

Acquisition information:
This addition to the Great War Collection was given to the University of Virginia Library by Scott Derks, South Carolina Marketing Manager, Nations Bank, Columbia, South Carolina, on August 30, 1996.
Physical description:
2 items