Carol H. Norman Papers
Scope and Content
The Collection contains approximately 60 pieces filed in one document box, plus a large scrapbook, cataloged as Coll. 258, Vol. 1. Included are some of Norman's naval records, orders, and official correspondence, including a letter of appreciation (TLs) from Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, January 12, 1946. In addition there is some personal correspondence received from friends and family.
The scrapbook contains 82 pages filled with a variety of papers, clippings, letters & cards, and personal mementos such as napkins, newsletters, theater programs & tickets, I.D. card, camp activity programs, ribbons, menus, etc.
Most items were collected during her service with the U.S. Navy WAVES at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island, ca. 1943-1945.
Dates
- Creation: 1943-1950 (bulk 1943-1945)
Language of Materials
English Latin
Restrictions on Access
Available for use in the Manuscripts Division
Restrictions on Use
Various copying restrictions apply. Guidelines are available from the Manuscripts Division.
Biography of Carol Hurlbutt Norman, 1917-2001
Carol Hurlbutt Norman, from Gales Ferry, Connecticut, joined the U.S. Navy WAVES in February 1943. Prior to that she had been employed as a secretary at the New England Collapsible Tube Co. in New London.
She received her initial training at Iowa State Teacher's College and was then assigned to the U. S. Naval Construction Training Center, at Camp Endicott, Davisville, Rhode Island. Her naval occupation is unclear, although it undoubtedly supported the primary objective of the camp, which was Seabee training. The clippings and memorabilia in her scrapbook indicate her interest in camp sports, where she played on the WAVES basketball team. Included also are clippings regarding other WAVE activities throughout the United States, and information related to the Seabees.
Norman (Y 1/c) was discharged on December 12, 1945. However, evidence indicates that she may have been involved with the WAVES, perhaps in a recruiting capacity, for several more years.
Doug Stein, Curator of Manuscripts, March 17, 1998
Extent
1 box(es) (61 piece(s))
1 volume(s)
Abstract
Correspondence, naval records, scrapbook, printed materials, and miscellany, relating to Norman's service with the WAVES during World War II. Includes information concerning WAVE activities throughout the U.S., and to the Seabees (U.S. Navy Construction Battalions) who were trained at Camp Endicott.
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Carol H. Norman Papers (Coll. 258)
- Subtitle
- An Inventory of the Collection at the G.W. Blunt White Library, Mystic Seaport
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts Repository
G. W. Blunt White Library
Mystic Seaport Museum, Inc.
112 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic CT 06355 United States
860.572.5367
collections@mysticseaport.org