1952 photo of some women veterans and members of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Some are in uniform and wearing garrison caps; others (new inductees, perhaps?) wear dark dresses. A plaque on the wall bears the name of Howard Plant, in whose memory Post No. 782 was founded.
1953 photo of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Post no. 782, gathered around an American flag. The different colors of dresses may indicate the service affiliation (e.g. Army, Navy, etc.) of each member. A few male veterans are in the background.
Undated photo of a VFW Ladies Auxiliary event, with members standing at attention as they listen to a designated speaker. Burlington had ca. 20 organizations for military veterans in the years following World War II.
1952 photo of a swearing-in session of new members of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. A current member, in light uniform and garrison cap, faces ca. 15 women who have raised their right hands and presumably are taking an oath.
1957 photo of a group of VFW Ladies Auxiliary members ready to distribute, presumably, Christmas gift packages to the needy, perhaps specifically to veterans. The trunk of the car is opened and filled with baskets, almost like a modern cornucopia. Location appears to be a suburban residence, very... Show more1957 photo of a group of VFW Ladies Auxiliary members ready to distribute, presumably, Christmas gift packages to the needy, perhaps specifically to veterans. The trunk of the car is opened and filled with baskets, almost like a modern cornucopia. Location appears to be a suburban residence, very likely the home of one of the auxiliary ladies in the picture, one of whom is holding a Santa Claus doll. Photo #2. Show less
1953 photo of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Post no. 782, gathered around an American flag. The different colors of dresses may indicate the service affiliation (e.g. Army, Navy, etc.) of each member. A few male veterans are in attendance also.
1952 photo of some women veterans and members of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Some are in uniform and wearing garrison caps; others (new inductees, perhaps?) wear dark dresses. A plaque on the wall bears the name of Howard Plant, in whose memory Post No. 782 was founded.
1959 photo of a gathering of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, taken very likely at the VFW hall at 69 College St., Burlington, Vt. (Howard Plant Post No. 782.) About half are dressed in uniforms and wear garrison caps.
Undated photo of a group of VFW Ladies Auxiliary members, all wearing garrison caps and corsages. Occasion is unknown but the location may have been the VFW hall at 69 College St., Burlington, Vt.
1959 photo of a gathering of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, taken very likely at the VFW hall at 69 College St., Burlington, Vt. (Howard Plant Post No. 782.) About half are dressed in uniforms and wear garrison caps.
1952 photo of a swearing-in session of new members of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. A current member, in light uniform and garrison cap, faces ca. 15 women who have raised their right hands and presumably are taking an oath.
Undated photo of a "change in command," perhaps, with the passing of the gavel from one lady auxiliary to another. Several veterans look on. Location was probably the VFW hall at 69 College St., Burlington, Vt.
1957 photo of a gathering of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, taken very likely at the VFW hall at 69 College St., Burlington, Vt. (Howard Plant Post No. 782.) Most are dressed in uniforms and wear garrison caps.
1957 photo of a gathering of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, taken very likely at the VFW hall at 69 College St., Burlington, Vt. (Howard Plant Post No. 782.) Most are dressed in uniforms and wear garrison caps.
