Brockie Daniels Papers, PC.5080

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Brockie Daniels Papers, PC.5080

Abstract

Brockie Daniels (1912-2007) was born in Manteo, North Carolina to Edward and Mary Wescott Daniels. She was one of five children. Daniels received her Bachelor of Arts in English in 1935 from the Women's College of the University of North Carolina. She was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force where she was stationed both in the United States and in the European theatre. She remained in the Air Force until her retirement in 1964. Daniels was also a member of Manteo Baptist Church for more than 80 years.
The Brockie Daniels Papers consists of military records, photographs, college diplomas, and correspondence.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Brockie Daniels Papers
Call Number
PC.5080
Creator
Daniels, Brockie
Date
1908-1967
Extent
1.000 cubic feet
Language
English
Repository
Outer Banks History Center

Restrictions on Access & Use

Access Restrictions

Available for research.

Use Restrictions

Copyright is retained by the authors of these materials, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law (Title 17 US Code). Individual researchers are responsible for using these materials in conformance with copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], PC.5080, Brockie Daniels Papers, Outer Banks History Center, Manteo, N.C., U.S.A.

Collection Overview

The Brockie Daniels Papers consist of military records, family papers, and photographs and slides. Daniels' military paperwork includes her airman's qualification card, performance reports, honorable discharge and retirement papers, and photographs that include family pictures, photos from her time in Europe during World War II, and her travels to Arizona, California, and New York.

Arrangement Note

This collection is arranged into three series: Family Papers, Military Records, and Photographs and Negatives.

Biographical Note

Mary Brockwell "Brockie" Daniels (1912-2007) was born in Manteo, North Carolina to Edward and Mary Wescott Daniels. She was one of five children. She received her BA in English in 1935 from the Women's College of the University of North Carolina. From 1936-1939, Daniels taught English and history in Hertford County, North Carolina. She also served as recreational director for a reform school in Hertford County and was the Hertford County supervisor of adult education. Shortly afterwards, Daniels enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Women's Air Corps in both the United states and Europe. During the war, she was sent to Paris, France as a member of the 29th Traffic Regulating Group, the group responsible for controlling and regulating traffic in the Military Railway Service, in Marine Operations and Motor Transport throughout the European Theatre. After the war, she remained in the Air Force until her retirement in 1964. Daniels was a member of Manteo Baptist Church for more than 80 years.

Contents of the Collection

1. Family Papers, 1908-1950

Correspondence, 1942-1950
Box 1
Marriage Certificate, Eber Wescott and Naomi Daniels, 1920
Box 1
Sixth Grade Report Card, Brockie Daniels, circa 1923
Box 1
E. R. Daniels Commission of Appointment, Dare County Pension Board,1938
Box 1
Diary, Brockie Daniels, 1933
Box 1
North Carolina College for Women In Pictures, 1926?
Box 1
Brockie Daniels' Diploma, the Women's College of the University of North Carolina,1935
Box 1
The Elementary Spelling Book, 1908
Box 1
Practical High School Speller, 1915
Box 1
Ephemera, circa 1940s
Box 1
Daniels' Family Financial Notes, circa 1940s
Box 1

2. Military Records, 1945-1965

Women's Air Corps, 29th Traffic Regulating Group, Paris, France, 1945
Box 1
Airman's Qualification Card, 1955
Box 1
U. S. Airman Performance Report, 1959-1964
Box 1
Air Force Paperwork, 1961-1964
Box 1
Air Force Special Order, 1960-1964
Box 1
Armed Forces Enlistment Record, 1958
Box 1
Leave Request and Instructions, 1961
Box 1
Air Force, 1961-1965
Commendation Medal Paperwork, 1963-1965
Box 1
Honorable Discharge Paperwork, 1961
Box 1
Retirement Papers, 1964
Box 1

3. Photographs and Negatives, circa 1920s-1967

Photographs, United States, circa 1920s-1967

Daniels Family, circa 1920s-1963
Box 2
Grand Canyon, Arizona, 1954
Box 2
California, circa 1940s
Box 2
Indiana, November 1955
Box 2
Hollis, North Carolina, circa 1940s
Box 2
Outer Banks, Late 1940s, 1955
Box 2
Raleigh, North Carolina, circa 1940s-1967
Box 2
New York, 1950s
Box 2
Ausable Chasm, New York, 1950s
Box 2
Unidentifed People and Places, circa 1940s-1964
Box 2
Slides, United States, 1940-1962
Box 2
Negatives, United States, circa 1950s
Box 2

Photographs, Europe, World War II, circa 1942-1945

Women's Air Corps Camp, France, World War II, circa 1942-1945
Box 2
Shipboard, World War II, circa 1942-1945
Box 2
Military Troops and WACs in Europe, World War II, circa 1942-1945
Box 2
England, World War II, circa 1942-1945
Box 2
France, World War II, circa 1942-1945
Box 3
Unidentified Places in Europe, circa 1942-1945
Box 3
Negatives: Europe, World War II, circa 1942-1945
Box 3

Subject Headings

  • Daniels family
  • World War, 1939-1945--North Carolina--Dare County
  • United States. Army. Women's Army Corps. 29th Traffic Regulating Group
  • World War, 1939-1945--Participation, Female
  • Acquisitions Information

    Donated by Laura Strickland in 2008.

    Processing Information

  • Processed by Kelly R. Grimm, October, 2009
  • Encoded by Kelly R. Grimm, October, 2009