Women in the Navy

United States: U.S. Navy, 1950. Near-fine. One crease to upper right-hand corner.. A recruitment booklet promoting careers for women in the Navy, featuring a photo of a smiling and sharply-uniformed young woman walking towards the camera with battleships in the background. When the booklet is fully unfolded, it reads in large letters, "JOIN THE WAVES". Offers brief information about qualifications (between 18 and 25, unmarried, high school graduate), living conditions, different career paths, pay, and security. The glamorous salary for a Seaman was $99.37 a month for the first two years of service. Glamorizes the life of a proud and patriotic Navy career woman. Seven-fold photo-illustrated pamphlet measuring 4.25" by 4.25" folded.