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Author Sullivan, Jill M., 1963-

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

Publication Info. Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, [2011]
©2011

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 149 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations.
Series American wind band series ; no. 3
American wind band series ; no. 3.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary .Cs95E872D0{text-align:left;text-indent:0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt}.cs5EFED22F{color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:12pt; font-weight:normal; font-style:normal; }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 Wo.
Note Print version record.
Contents Introduction -- The WAC Bands -- WAVES Instumental Ensembles -- The Coast Guard SPAR Band -- MCWR Band -- Music for the injured soldier -- Conclusions -- Appendix: List of women interviewed -- bands and instruments.
Subject World War (1939-1945) (OCoLC)fst01180924
United States -- Armed Forces -- Bands.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Female.
United States -- Armed Forces -- Women.
MUSIC -- Musical Instruments -- General.
MUSIC -- Printed Music -- Band & Orchestra.
Armed Forces -- Bands. (OCoLC)fst01982063
Armed Forces -- Women. (OCoLC)fst00814634
Military participation -- Female. (OCoLC)fst01353719
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Chronological Term 1939-1945
Other Form: Print version: Sullivan, Jill M., 1963- Bands of sisters. Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2011 9780810881624 0810881624 (DLC) 2011018669 (OCoLC)720635040
ISBN 0810881632 (electronic bk.)
9780810881631 (electronic bk.)
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