Georgia Tivis

Photograph

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St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Georgia Tivis

Entry/Object ID

Q2026.3.2

Description

Colored photograph of Georgia Tivis Tivis, a St. Joseph native, served during World War II in the 6888 (Six Triple Eight) battalion. The 6888 were in charge of sending mail to the United States from the battlegrounds; they were an all women, all black battalion.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Digital

Subject Person or Organization

Georgia Tivis