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The Gold Star Mother pilgrimages of the 1930s : overseas grave visitations by mothers and widows of fallen U.S. World War I soldiers / John W. Graham.
"During the first World War, a flag with a gold star identified families who had lost soldiers. Grieving women were "Gold Star" mothers and widows. This work covers the Gold Star pilgrimages from their launch to the present day, beginning with an introduction to the war and wartime burial"--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 078642138X (softcover : alk. paper)
- Physical Description: viii, 229 p.
- Publisher: Jefferson, N.. : McFarland & Co., 2005.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | What were the Gold Star pilgrimages -- The Great War -- Pilgrimage legislation: a decade in the making -- Do-it-yourself pilgrimages -- The Quartermaster Corps in peace and war -- Black stars and gold -- Pilgrim profile: Louise and Grace Ziegler -- Party A -- The pilgrimage experience. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | World War, 1914-1918 > Women > United States. World War, 1914-1918 > Psychological aspects. Mothers of war casualties > Travel > France. Grief. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Branch District Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Branch | 940.6 GRA (Text) | 35401424473386 | Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Electronic resources
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip059/2005007320.html
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