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Joy Mitchell: "I wanted to fly planes."

Joy Mitchell recalls her desire to serve in the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) after the United States entered World War II.

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Joy Mitchell: "A little lady from Alabama"

Joy Mitchell recalls how the mother of a wounded soldier hoped to see her son at Battey Hospital after visiting hours.

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Joy Mitchell: Military Hospital

Joy Mitchell describes how a staff of military service people managed Battey Hospital during World War II.

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Joy Mitchell: Servicemen's Stories

Joy Mitchell describes how wounded soldiers recovering at Battey Hospital would share their wartime experiences with her.

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Joy Mitchell: Writing Passes

Joy Mitchell describes her job at Battey Hospital, where servicemen recuperated after sustaining injuries in Europe and Asia during World War II.

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Joy Mitchell: Meeting Helen Keller

Joy Mitchell describes her encounter with renowned author and activist Helen Keller, who was visiting soldiers at Battey Hospital during World War II.

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