Bands of sisters : U.S. women's military bands during World War II / Jill M. Sullivan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sullivan, Jill M., 1963-

Series:

American wind band series ; no. 3.

American wind band series ; no. 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1939-1945--Participation, Female.

World War, 1939-1945.

United States--Armed Forces--Bands.

United States.

United States--Armed Forces--Women.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (280 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

During World War II, the U.S. military employed all-female bands to support bond drives. These bands drew such attention that they were placed on tour, raising money for the war and boosting morale. Even after the war ended, the bands would last for some 60 years. Based on Jill Sullivan's interviews with over 70 surviving band members, Bands of Sisters: U.S. Women's Military Bands during World War II tells the tale of this remarkable period in the history of American women. The opportunities presented by military service inevitably promoted new perspectives on what women coul

Contents:

Foreword; Preface; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: The WAC Bands; Chapter 3: WAVES Instrumental Ensembles; Chapter 4: The Coast Guard SPAR Band; Chapter 5: MCWR Band; Chapter 6: Music for the Injured Soldier; Chapter 7: Conclusions; Appendix: List of Women Interviewed-Bands and Instruments; Bibliography

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-27313-6

9786613273130

0-8108-8163-2

OCLC:

757916973