Winnett, Joy Eleanor (Leading Writer, b.1924 - d.2017) Accession Number: PR89/115

Description

Collection relating to the Second World War service of WR/496 Leading Writer Joy Eleanor Winnett (later Smith), Women's Royal Australian Naval Service, Australia, 1942-1985.

Wallet 1 of 1 - consists of photographs, documents and reflections on Winnett's Second World War experiences as a minewatcher. Two copies of photographs feature Winnett in uniform at minewatcher bunkers, and a letter and handwritten reflection contain anecdotes of Winnett's experiences with the Women's National Emergency Legion and with the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service. The wallet also includes a photocopy of a minewatcher questionnaire.

Details

Accession Number
PR89/115
Maker
Joy Eleanor Smith
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Manuscript
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1942-1985
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
5
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction.
Provenance
AWM371 89/1301
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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