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Bag, Duffel

Object number2009.66.1

Manufacturer General Shoe Corp.

Date1944

MediumCanvas; metal

Credit LineGift of Catherine Bogovich

DescriptionOlive green canvas duffel bag with paper identification tag.Dimensions21 x 39 in. (53.3 x 99.1 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in black on front of bag, "CATHERINE GIMBUS / 300178" ; "U.S. / RJ 359 C".

Formerly attached to shoulder strap via metal wire was a paper ID tag with handwritten information, "[FROM] Miss Kay Gimbus / ...Center / Ft. Dix N.J. / [TO] Mrs. Zirbo Martolorga (?) / 101 First St. / Midland, Pa." Reverse side of tag has print, "RAILWAY EXPRESS / AGENCY INC." [Tag stored in File Folder.]
MarksPrinted inside, top, "GENERAL SHOE CORP. / 1944".
Historical NotesA WWII duffle bag used by the donor, Catherine "Kay" Gimbus, who was born in Midland, PA, to a Serbian Orthodox family and attended Lincoln High School. Her mother passed away around 1940; therefore, her father was not thrilled when Kay, his youngest child, enlisted for WAC service in 1942. Kay served most of her time in the U.S., though she had volunteered for overseas duty from the time she enlisted. She was finally sent to Europe in May 1945, just in time for V-E Day--she also was abroad for V-J Day, August 15, 1945. Her uniform (2007.74.1) was donated in 2007. After her discharge, Kay returned to Midland. She later attended business school and was a beautician.

Previous owner Catherine Gimbus Newdomski-Bogovich

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