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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8309/UL
TitleLangwith Girls Training Corps No. 481 Company (12th Derbyshire)
Datec1943-c1944
DescriptionAttendence book containing printed material and ephemera concerning the GTC
Extent1 volume
LevelFonds
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorLangwith Girls Training Corps No. 481 Company (12th Derbyshire)
Administrative HistoryThe Girls' Training Corps was formed during World War II for young women who were not old enough to join the women's services. Members were issued with navy blue uniforms, white shirts and forage caps. "Digging for Victory" was one activity undertaken.
Custodial HistoryThese records were transferred to the Local Studies Library from a local library, and added to the archives collection in December 2019. Further information about their provenance (including which library received them and when they were transferred to the local studies collection) is unknown.
Organisation Sub-TypeSocial Concern/Campaigning groups
TermSecond World War (1939-1945)
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Place (click for further details)Type
Langwith/Upper Langwith 
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