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One of the Thousand Y.M.C.A. Girls in France

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Title

One of the Thousand Y.M.C.A. Girls in France

Description

One way women served during the war was by staffing YMCA canteens. These sites near the war front were a refuge for soldiers, offering amusement and services like post offices, libraries, and general stores. Elisabeth Gilman, daughter of founding Hopkins president Daniel Coit Gilman, managed a YMCA canteen during the war. Visit the Experiences section of this exhibit to learn more about Gilman’s service.

Creator

Neysa McMein

Date

1918

Bibliographic Citation

Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, WWI Posters, [LC-USZC4-3686]