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This is a scanned image of a newspaper clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated Sunday, February 13, 1944.
The article, titled "In Education, Ambulance Men Of Field Service Rank Near Top," is written by Fred Wackernagle Jr. and focuses on the educational backgrounds of American volunteers serving with the American Field Service (AFS) in Italy during World War II.
Here is a detailed description of its content and layout:
The article presents a survey analyzing the educational profiles of 663 American volunteers who arrived in the Middle East with the AFS. Key findings include:
The article also breaks down specific data, such as:
It also discusses preparatory schools (often referred to as “prep schools”) that fed talent into these universities — such as Phillips Exeter, Groton, and St. Paul’s — noting that some had more AFS volunteers than many colleges.
A section titled “Other College Groups” lists institutions by region and number of volunteers (e.g., Dartmouth: 23, University of Washington: 24, Columbia: 20, etc.).
The article concludes with a note that while the data is based on volunteers who arrived by April 1943, more than 1,000 AFS volunteers had already served by then — implying even broader educational representation.
This clipping offers a fascinating snapshot of WWII-era American youth volunteering for non-combat roles — in this case, ambulance drivers with AFS. It reflects the high proportion of educated, often privileged men who entered service, many from elite institutions, and underscores how the war effort drew from across the American educational landscape.
The inclusion of foreign schools (especially British and French) also reveals the international experiences of many American volunteers before the war.
A small caption in the very bottom-right corner reads:
"The Schools of Art, Harvard University, 2327; the University of Chicago, 15; the Art Institute of Chicago, 14; the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 12; School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 11; New York University, 10; Pennsylvania Museum School of Industrial Art, 10; Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, 8; and others. Of 113 men who mentioned no college attendance, undoubtedly some will bring up the A.P.S. college percentages before the year is out."
This appears to be a footnote or addendum listing art schools attended by AFS volunteers — perhaps added by the clipping service or a researcher.
This is a well-preserved 1944 newspaper article that reveals the surprisingly high level of education among American ambulance volunteers serving with the AFS in WWII. It’s rich with data, names of institutions, and sociological insight into the backgrounds of those who served — serving not only as a historical record but also as a testament to the diversity and quality of American higher education at that time.
The image is a photograph of a newspaper clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated Sunday, February 13, 1944. The article is titled "In Education, Ambulance Men Of Field Service Rank Near Top" and discusses a survey indicating that more than 80% of American volunteers on the front lines have attended college, with few having not gone to secondary schools. The article is authored by Fred Wackernagel Jr., a volunteer with the American Field Service.
The article provides details on the educational background of the American Field Service volunteers, highlighting the high percentage of college graduates and mentioning the universities and institutions from which they graduated. It also lists the number of volunteers from each college and university, with Harvard leading the list, followed by Yale and Princeton.
The right side of the clipping includes additional information on foreign college attendance and miscellaneous schools attended by the volunteers. There is also a small advertisement at the bottom of the page for the "Press Clipping Service" in Boston, Mass., with a date of February 14, 1944. The overall condition of the paper appears slightly aged, with some yellowing and creases.
This image is a page from the New York Herald Tribune dated Sunday, February 13, 1944. The page contains a newspaper clipping titled "In Education, Ambulance Men Of Field Service Rank Near Top," written by Fred Wackernagel Jr., a volunteer with the American Field Service. The article discusses the high level of education among American volunteers serving in ambulances on various fronts during World War II. It mentions that more than 80% of these volunteers have attended college, and very few have not gone to secondary schools.
The article provides detailed statistics on the educational backgrounds of these volunteers, including the colleges and universities they attended in the United States and abroad. It lists various prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and others, as well as foreign universities and colleges.
At the bottom of the page, there is a note indicating that this clipping was part of a press clipping service provided by C. S. Monitor in Boston, Massachusetts, with the date February 14, 1944. There is also a small advertisement for the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University, detailing its hours and special exhibitions.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated Sunday, February 13, 1944. The clipping is affixed to a beige paper background with two holes on the right side, possibly for archival purposes. The main headline reads "In Education, Ambulance Men Of Field Service Rank Near Top," indicating the article's focus on the educational achievements of ambulance men in the field service.
The article is written by Fred Wackenage Jr. and discusses a survey that indicates more than 80% of American volunteers in the Ambulance Field Service have attended college, with few having not gone to secondary school. The article highlights the educational backgrounds of these volunteers, mentioning that they have graduated from prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and others. It also notes that many of these volunteers have not had high or preparatory school education before enlisting in the Ambulance Field Service.
The article provides a detailed list of the colleges and universities attended by these volunteers, including both American and foreign institutions. It emphasizes the high educational standards among the volunteers, with many having attended Ivy League schools and other top-tier universities. The article concludes by mentioning the Press Clipping Service and the date of February 14, 1944, indicating when the clipping was made.
The image is a scanned page from a newspaper, specifically the New York Herald Tribune, dated Sunday, February 13, 1944. The article, titled "In Education, Ambulance Men Of Field Service Rank Near Top," discusses the educational backgrounds of American Field Service volunteers. The article notes that more than 80% of these volunteers have attended college, with many having completed high school or preparatory school education. The text provides a detailed list of various colleges, universities, and preparatory schools attended by these volunteers, highlighting the diversity of their educational backgrounds. Additionally, the article mentions that a significant number of volunteers have attended foreign colleges and universities, indicating a broad educational experience. The page also includes a small advertisement for a Press Clipping Service located in Boston, Mass.
The image is a scanned page from the New York Herald Tribune, dated Sunday, February 13, 1944. The page features a news article titled "In Education, Ambulance Men Of Field Service Rank Near Top", authored by Fred Wackernagle Jr., a field service volunteer with the American Field Service. The article discusses the educational background of American volunteers serving in World War II, particularly focusing on ambulance drivers.
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This image shows a scanned newspaper clipping from the "New York Herald Tribune," dated Sunday, February 13, 1944. The article is titled "In Education, Ambulance Men Of Field Service Rank Near Top" with a byline indicating it is written by Fred Wackerfagel Jr. The article discusses a survey indicating that more than 80% of American volunteers in the Ambulance Service on various war fronts had attended college, and few had not gone to secondary schools. Many universities and colleges are mentioned throughout the text as alma maters of the volunteers, including prestigious institutions such as Yale, Harvard, and Princeton.
The article is in two columns and includes specific details on the educational background of the service men, pointing out that their level of education is quite high compared to the general population. It appears to be an in-depth analysis of the role education plays among those serving in this capacity during wartime.
At the bottom of the article is a label from a "Press Clipping Service" that shows that this article was clipped and saved by C. S. Monitor of Boston, Massachusetts, and the date "FEB 1 1944" is stamped on the label, indicating the date when the service prepared this clipping.
The paper itself is visibly aged, with a slight discoloration and some minor tears, indicating its historical nature. It is mounted on a cardboard or heavy paper backing, with two white circular stickers seemingly holding the clipping in place.
The image shows a newspaper clipping mounted on a brown paper with two round cutout holes on the right side, typically used for filing purposes. The clipping is titled "In Education, Ambulance Men Of Field Service Rank Near Top," published in the New York Herald Tribune on Sunday, February 13, 1944.
The article, written by Fred Wackernagel Jr., discusses the educational background of American volunteers in the American Field Service in Italy during World War II. It notes that over 80% of these volunteers have attended college with few having only a secondary school education. The article goes into detail about the colleges attended by these ambulance drivers, mentioning numerous specific institutions across the United States and abroad, highlighting the high level of education among the volunteers.
There is also a small printed label at the lower right corner stating "Press Clipping Service, 2 Park Square, Boston, Mass., C. S. Monitor, Boston, Mass. FEB 14 1944." Additionally, there is a tiny snippet of another article visible at the bottom, but the main focus is the lengthy article about the education of ambulance men in the American Field Service.
This is a newspaper clipping from the New York Herald Tribune, dated Sunday, February 13, 1944. The article is titled, "In Education, Ambulance Men of Field Service Rank Near Top", and it discusses the educational backgrounds of American Field Service volunteers during World War II.
In the lower right-hand corner, there is a stamp for the "Press Clipping Service" with a date of February 14, 1944. The clipping is mounted on a sheet with visible holes on the side, suggesting it was part of a collection or archive.