RECORDS RELATING TO THE WOMEN'S LAND ARMY

This material is held atMuseum of English Rural Life

Scope and Content

Consists of letters concerning wages, conditions and responsibilities of Women's Land Army members 1943-1950; papers and letters relating to farewell parade of Women's Land Army, the disbandment and release of members and a booklet relating to staying on the land 1950; letter relating to award of long service arm band 1948; papers relating to Women's Land Army benevolent fund and Land Army Club 1943

Administrative / Biographical History

P Genever was a member of the Women's Land Army 1942-1950, based at Braunston, Oakham, Rutland.

Access Information

Available for consultation

Acquisition Information

Deposited as a gift in 1996, accession number DX 232

Note

Compiled by Zoe Watson, April 2004

Other Finding Aids

A detailed catalogue is available at the Museum of English Rural Life

Conditions Governing Use

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