JOEY with book and laundry (stockings) on bunk in barracks.
Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., '43 / '44
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Sketches created while serving in the Women's Army Corps during World War II.
Informal moments of military life captured through quick observational sketches.
Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., '43 / '44
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VALOGNES, NORMANDY (France), '44
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Artwork created while working as a military draftsman.
Character studies of fellow soldiers, officers and friends encountered during World War II.
Personal reflections created during military service and life overseas.
Character studies of fellow soldiers, officers and friends encountered during World War II.
Poster made while being confined to quarters for violating uiniform regulations by wearing Loafers (which fit) instead of G. I. shoes (which did not fit). ---The poster was used in WAC billets in Paris. ’45.
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Poster installed on mirrors of WAC latrines. Ft. Oglethorpe, '44
View PortraitThe paper hats were made in the Publications / Art Department of Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., at Christmas, ’43. They were made primarily to escape the excruciating boredom while waiting for our next assignment and additionally to bug the officers who constantly demanded a totally correct dress (uniform) - - day and night. They were made with whatever materials were available at the time. They happened on several occasions with variations.
Wearing paper hats, hair, lashes etc. Officers in reviewing stand aghast! Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. ’44
View ArtworkScenes from military bases, European towns, and everyday surroundings.
(Helmet, Musette Bag, Girdle, Dress Hat.) London, England, '44
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•Scrubbing barracks for inspection. •An Eye. Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., '43 / '44
View SketchPhotographs documenting M. K. Sims' military career.
London, Eng. '44
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