Guide to the Ethyl Hoffman Guthrie and John Guthrie Papers 1925-1962 MG 1644
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 1925-1962 52 Park Place Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contact: NJHS Library (973) 596-8500 x249 library@jerseyhistory.org https://www.jerseyhistory.org © 2006 All rights reserved. The New Jersey Historical Society, Publisher Processed by Evan Panayi, May 2006. Finding aid encoded by Julia Telonidis. June 2006. Production of the EAD 2002 version of this finding aid was made possible by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Finding aid written in English. Biographical NoteThis collection contains World War II era material about Ethyl Hoffman Guthrie and her husband John E. H. Guthrie. She is referred to as Ethyl Hoffman through her military records. Ms. Hoffman was part of the WAAC (Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps) during World War II and lived in Irvington, NJ. She enlisted on August 4, 1943 and was activated for active duty August 23 1943. She completed her training at Ft. Des Moines in Iowa. She then served overseas as a member of WAAC from January 1, 1944 until June 11, 1945. While overseas, she served as a switchboard operator where she earned various service medals including 3 Bronze Service Stars and a WAAC Service Medal. She also participated in numerous battles and campaigns for the Allies, including Naples Foggia, North Aapennines and Rome Arno. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry, John E. H.Guthrie served as a dentist in the Newark area. He became a member of the New Jersey Board of Health in 1938. He also received many accolades from the city of Newark for his service as at the Newark City Hospital. In 1937, he was inducted as a member of the National Guard. He also was part of the U.S. war effort by participating in Selective Service from 1940-1944. During that time, he earned various honors from the President for his duty for Selective Service. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and Content NoteThis collection consists of various materials from the World War II era including many WAAC related military documents, newspaper clippings, event programs, and correspondence from overseas, inlcuding postcards, Christmas cards and V-Mail. There are photographs of Ethyl Hoffman in military uniform. There are also medical records for Augusta Hoffman (Ethyl’s mother) from after the war. In addition to the documents pertaining to Ethyl Hoffman, there are various documents pertaining to her husband John Guthrie and his service as a dentist. There are certificates of completion for Army Extension Courses. There is also a small amount of military correspondence pertaining to John Guthrie and a physical exam report. There are certificates and membership cards from the New Jersey Department of Health, Selective Service and Newark City Hospital (including a folder of oversized certificates and diplomas). Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsAccess RestrictionsThere are no access restrictions on this collection. Photocopying of materials is limited and no materials may be photocopied without permission from library staff. Use RestrictionsThis collection contains many fragile documents, please handle with care. Researchers wishing to publish, reproduce, or reprint materials from this collection must obtain permission. The New Jersey Historical Society complies with the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code), which governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions and protects unpublished materials as well as published materials. Return to the Table of Contents Return to the Table of Contents Related MaterialFor related material at the New Jersey Historical Society, see: Manuscript Group 1337, Merritt Family Manuscript Group 1391, Thomas Kovanich (d. 1945), World War II soldier Manuscript Group 1395, Droppa Family Manuscript Group 1517, Mueller Family (Newark, NJ) Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationThis collection should be cited as: Manuscript Group 1644, Ethyl Hoffman Guthrie and John Guthrie Papers, The New Jersey Historical Society. Acquisition InformationGift of Susan O’Donnell on April, 1998. Return to the Table of Contents Container List
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