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Very little is documented about the role of the American Theatre Wing in WW2, beyond the pioneer efforts of Jill Smith in Volume Two of her seminal work Dressed for Duty. I contacted the American Theatre Wing, and was informed that their historical records were destroyed in a fire years ago. If anyone has personal memories, scrapbook photos, or official published dress regulations for the American Theatre Wing Stage Door Canteen employees, please contact me. The Soldier's museum would like to thank our Sponsors whose generous donation of time and resources has made this gallery page possible. Click on thumbnails to view full-sized images |
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ATW Breast Pin - 2 1/2" - While referred to as a breast pin, contemporary photos show it being worn on the left sleeve of the USO Camp Shows uniform. This example has a blue painted mask, with the red and white being fired enamel. |
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The back of the pin shows its diecast construction. |
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ATW Breast Pin - 2 3/4" - This example has red, white and blue paint as opposed to fired enamel. |
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The back of the pin shows its heavy construction, which is similar to women's rhinestone jewelry of the times. |
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ATW Stage Door Canteen Pin - 1 1/8" - While this is a small pin, it is believed to belong to an ATW volunteer or employee, not to a donor. |
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ATW Work Room Pin - 1 1/2" - Nothing is known about the "Work Rooms". A logical guess would be that volunteers assembled giveaway packets for visiting servicemen there, and similar activities. |
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ATW "Club for Merchant Seamen" Pin - 1 1/2" - These clubs catered to the members of the Maritime Service. I have additional information on the clubs, and will post it if and when I manage to remember where I put it. |
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ATW "Stage Door Canteen - Cleveland" Pin - 1 1/2". [James Graham Collection] |
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Cloth ATW "Stage Door Canteen" Pin. This may be a late war item made to conserve on precious materials. The American Red Cross implemented a similar policy with their volunteer pins. [James Graham Collection] |
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ATW Hostess Identification Card for the Stage Door Canteen of San Francisco - "You will not be admitted without this card". |
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Yet another ATW Hostess Identification Card. This one is for the Stage Door Canteen of New York City. Signed by Antoinette Perry (1907-1946) for whom the Tony Awards are named. Also pictured here is a Certificate of Appreciation issued to the same woman. [James Graham Collection] |
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