Works Cited Primary Sources: Angels of Bataan and Corregidor. 1945. Photograph.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Princeton, New Jersey. This image exemplified the community that developed between the nurses imprisoned in Manila in 1945. Understanding this companionship was critical in analyzing the driving forces behind Reba Whittles eventual depression and the factors that contributed to the diary she kept. It also helped me to understand the rarity and historical significance of Whittles experience- being the only woman imprisoned in Europe truly makes her story extraordinary. Angels of the Airfields. 1945. Photograph. BUMED Archives, Washington, DC. This photograph depicted flight nurses on Guam in front of an R5D aircraft just prior to their repatriation. This photo allowed me to better understand the camaraderie that existed between flight nurses and what Reba Whittle lacked while imprisoned. It also depicted an important contrast between the conditions in Guam versus Germany in relation to how flight nurses in both places were treated. April 1983 Air Force Magazine. 1983. Photograph. Air Force Magazine Archives, Arlington, Virginia. This source was the cover of the 1983 issue of Air Force Magazine, the issue that sparked Whittles husband, Stanley Tobiason, to request his wifes official prisoner of war status. It assisted in my research by giving me a window into the emotions surrounding Tobiason at the realization that his wife was not recognized, a critical issue encompassing the neglected rights of Reba Whittle. The Army Nurse. U.S. Army Pictorial Group, 1945. This movie was essential to understanding why young women like Reba Whittle joined the army as nurses. Produced by the U.S. Army Pictorial Group as a propaganda film, this explored the roles of the Army nurse as she cared for injured soldiers. It also served as an important part of my introduction because it explored the iconic connotations of the nurse, a critical concept in understanding what made nurses so vital during the war effort. Interview with Colonel Stanley W. Tobiason, USAF (Ret.), 20 May 1985. This interview was conducted by Mary Frank of the U.S. Army War College prior to Tobiasons death in 1997. Stanley Tobiason was Reba Whittles husband- they were engaged preceding Whittles capture and imprisonment in Germany. His quotes helped to tell Whittles story beyond simply the pages of her diary, supplementing the original story. This was significant in my research because of its depth and unique perspective. 818th Medical Air Evacuation Transport Squadron. 1943. Photograph. Air Force Historical Office, Washington, DC.

This photograph depicted the 818th Medical Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron in Bowman Field, Kentucky, a later group of nurses in the same training location as Reba Whittle. For this reason, this photograph helped me to better understand Whittles early life and the training she had to become a flight nurse. It was also useful in my project because it allows both myself and the reader to visualize the large group of women that made up the nursing profession during WWII. Key, Francis S. The Star Spangled Banner. Michel Simone. Rec. 27 Jan. 2009. Smith & Co. MP3. This song was Michel Simones piano version of F.S. Keys The Star Spangled Banner. Its subtle, proud notes were both respectful and powerful, exactly what I wanted to convey when talking about the legacy of Reba Whittle. It assisted in my research by allowing me to draw emotion from my readers, an important part of honoring the memory of Reba Whittle. Martin, H.L. Reserve-Lazarett IX-C. Photograph. 303rd Bomb Group, Molesworth, England. This photograph depicted the Meiningen Lazarett Hospital in Thuringia, Germany. This was the hospital where Reba Whittle worked for the later part of her imprisonment, and the photo assisted in my research by giving me an accurate visual and exact location of the hospital itself. This organization, the 303rd Bomb Group, also helped in my project by giving me the history, conditions and description of Meiningen Lazarett. Meacham, F.W. American Patrol. Glenn Miller. Rec. 1942. MP3. This song, written originally in 1885 by F.W. Meacham and redone in 1942 by Glenn Miller, was important to my research in that it clearly exemplified the proud American spirit during World War II. Understanding the mindset of the American people during this time was crucial in understanding the positive emotions surrounding repatriation, making it the perfect music to be inserted into the page about Whittles homecoming. Navy Flight Nurses. 1940. Photograph. US Department of the Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. This photograph portrayed a group of United States flight nurses attending the School of Aviation Medicine in 1940. It allowed me to see the popularity of nursing during WWII and the wide variety of young women it attracted. This source was valuable in my project because it provided a unique glimpse into the heart of American war nursing- the education that allowed thousands of young women to take to the skies. "Servicemen's Readjustment Act (1944)." Our Documents. The National Archives, Web. Nov. 2013. This source was a website containing thousands of documents in American history sponsored by National History Day, the National Archives and the Freedom Corps. The document, originally put in action in 1944, allowed me to get a better grasp on what the government provides for war veterans and apply it to the rights that were refused to Reba Whittle.

Tobiason, Reba Whittle. Diary of 2nd Lt. Reba Whittle Tobiason. Air Evacuation Museum, Brooks, AFB, San Antonio, Texas, not published. This diary of Reba Whittle herself was the most important piece of my research. This was kept by Whittle from September 27th through early November 1944, documenting her experience from the original plane crash through just prior to her repatriation. It was released unedited, providing true insight into Whittles world throughout her experience as a prisoner of war.

USAAF Flight Nurses During WWII. Photograph. National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton, Ohio. This photograph showed student flight nurses learning to handle patients at the AAF School of Air Evacuation in Bowman Field, Kentucky. It allowed me to see firsthand the tasks that Reba Whittle had to complete in order to become a flight nurse as well as better understand the duties of flight nurses themselves. This perspective was essential in learning about Whittles responsibilities while in flight and imprisoned. A Walter Reed Hospital Postcard. 1930. Photograph. U.S. National Library of Medicine, Washington, DC. This postcard dating 1930 shows the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. This hospital was significant because it cared for Reba Whittle post-war and served as the starting point for her to gain the rights to disability benefits that she deserved. By being able to visually recognize an important location in Whittles life I was able to better understand her story and the journey she led following the war. Warning Sign in Cologne. 1945. Photograph. Army Center of Military History, Washington, DC. This source was a photograph taken in 1945 in front of Cologne Cathedral in Germany and depicts a sign warning the pedestrian of gunfire past that point. The photograph is incredibly poignant, and for that reason it well depicted the war zones that Reba Whittle had to encounter during her imprisonment. It was valuable in my project because it allows one to reflect on the terrors of war in relation to a young woman being there alone. WW2 Air Evacuation. 1944. Photograph. WW2 US Medical Research Centre. This image depicted the interior of C-54 air evacuation plane over Europe with flight nurse 1st Lt. Margaret Murphy attending to a patient inside. It was of great value to my research because it directly displayed Reba Whittles work on the front lines in a very similar aircraft. It also allowed me to better understand the role of flight nurses in a plane that could hold over one dozen wounded soldiers on a single trip. WWII Flight Nurses Awarded Air Medals. 1943. Photograph. National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton, OH. This picture illustrated five World War II flight nurses being awarded the Air Medal after over 500 hours spent evacuating patients in Alaska. It assisted in my research because it was a direct parallel to Reba Whittles earned Air Medal, expanding my information about her from just words on a page. The ceremony Reba Whittle underwent to receive

her medal was likely very similar, making this source important to my understanding of Whittles post-war life.

Secondary Sources: Brook, Tom V. "Pentagon Opening Front-line Combat Roles to Women." USA Today 18 June 2013:Print. This article was written by Tom Vanden Brook, a Pentagon correspondent. It helped me better understand the long-term impact of what women like Reba Whittle did for our military in helping to advance female progress in combat. This broadened my research to give it a new perspective and improve my conclusion, a vital part of the impact of my project. It was significant in my research because it expanded the story to a national, powerful level. Collier, Christopher, and James Lincoln Collier. The United States in World War Two. New York: Benchmark, 2001. Print. This book was a valuable source because of the variety of media it contained. The maps, art and photographs allowed me to expand my perspective and read about the war from an American perspective. It also provided information on other sources I could obtain, making it a valuable springboard where I could improve my research. Frank, Mary E.V. The Forgotten POW: Reba Z. Whittle, AN. Print. This source was a U.S. Army War College study project written by Lieutenant Colonel Mary Frank. This paper marked the first (and only) release of Reba Whittles POW diary to the general public, which was provided by her husband, Stanley Tobiason, a former air force pilot. Due to its incredible variety of researched, written materials by Frank and Whittles own words, this source allowed me to expand my website beyond my own language- it allowed me to include Reba Whittles as well. "Disability Benefits for Former Prisoners of War." U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Oct. 2013. Web. This website allowed me to learn about the compensation war veterans receive concerning their experiences. By learning about the circumstances surrounding post-war compensation I was able to better understand was made Whittles rejection for these benefits so important to her story. This also led me to learn more about how these benefits came about, sending me to the government source for these benefits- the Servicemens Readjustment Act (1944). Higonnet, Margaret R. Behind the Lines: Gender and the Two World Wars. New Haven: Yale UP, 1987. Print. This book focused on how gender changed throughout World War II, a central concept in my project. By combining several types of written sources into one book, I was able to broaden my perspective on the role of women in relation to men during this time. It also

helped to improve my conclusion, which focuses on the global, long-term impact of women in combat, a central theme in this secondary source. Huey, Lois Miner. Voices of World War II: Stories from the Front Lines. Mankato, MN: Capstone, 2011. Print. This citation is a book that included the World War II experiences of several service members, most notably Ruth Straub, a nurse who (like Whittle) kept a diary of her experiences. Her story was helpful in that I was able to learn more about the duties of nurses on the front line. Straub, like Whittle, risked her life to help wounded soldiers, making her an ideal comparison to Whittle herself. Patrick, Bethanne K. "2nd Lt. Reba Whittle." Military.com. Monster, Web. 15 Oct. 2013. This article was the preliminary source I used for my research. Written by Bethanne Kelly Patrick, a military journalist, this source served as a springboard for further analysis. It was written as a general overview of Whittles story that included quotes from her diary and her husband, giving insight into her story from two perspectives. Due to its broad analysis I was able to gather general information and begin to develop my own opinions about Reba Whittles story using this source. Sarnecky, Mary T. A Contemporary History of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. Washington, DC: Office of the Surgeon General, Borden Institute, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 2010. Print. This book was written by Mary Sarnecky, a retired colonel in the Army Nurse Corps. It gave me important background information of the ANC itself, as well as provided a large bibliography that allowed me to expand my research. It gave me important insight into why young women such as Reba Whittle entered the organization and the practice of nursing, work that was thorough and in depth. Sorel, Nancy Caldwell. The Women Who Wrote the War. New York: Arcade, 1999. Print. This book had a tremendous impact on my research because it contained a female perspective on World War II. The author, Nancy Caldwell Sorel, a freelance journalist, paints a fascinating portrait of female struggle and triumph through the stories of numerous female veterans. Due to its incredible variety, I was able to learn about how other women like Reba Whittle overcame bias during the war. Wise, James E., and Scott Baron. "2nd Lt. Reba Whittle Tobiason, USA." Women at War: Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Conflicts. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 2006. Print. This book was a collection of short non-fiction stories detailing the experiences of women at war in locations such as Vietnam, Iraq, and the Persian Gulf. Authored by James Wise, a Vietnam veteran and Scott Baron, co-author of over ten war publications, the book offered a unique perspective on Whittles story. By including fragments from her diary, a previously unseen photograph and a complete, varied bibliography, this book became a crucial part of my research and allowed me to include sources previously inaccessible.

Yellin, Emily. Our Mothers' War: American Women at Home and at the Front during World War II. New York: Free, 2004. Print. This book focuses on the way American society changed as a result of female impact during World War II, an essential perspective to have in my project. It includes female participation in all aspects of war, including production, entertainment and army wives. This allowed me to compare how the aftermath of the war changed society as a whole because of the brave work of women like Reba Whittle.