Family Reunion

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20032004

Description

Mrs. Ethel Goodman is reuniting with her father, Mr. William Walter Shipp, and his family after thirty-six years apart. She is pictured with her older half-brother William F. Shipp. Mrs. Goodman is a medical technician, fifth grade in the Women's Army Corps (W. A. C.). She was only six-months old when her parents separated and has been attempting to locate her father for some time. While in Fort Worth, Texas on leave, she discovered her father and the unknown half-brother. William F. Shipp is a station clerk for the Santa Fe Railroad. Mrs. Goodman is staying at his home on a three-day pass. In addition to discovering her brother, Mrs. Goodman also has two half-sisters, Mrs. Katheryne Wilson and Miss Hazel Wilson, who she will meet on her next leave. Mrs. Goodman is wearing her uniform. Mr. Shipp is dressed in a suit.

Archival Date

1946-04-14

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-413

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Goodman, Ethel (Mrs.); Shipp, William F.; Shipp, William W.; Reunions; Siblings; Women's Army Corps (W. A. C.); Military uniforms; Radios