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File consists of Bertha Wood's day book, which contains private notes on day-to-day activities and events, medical information, and daily moods.

File consists of Bertha Wood's day book, which contains private notes on day-to-day activities and events, medical information, and daily moods.

File consists of Bertha Wood's day book, which contains private notes on day-to-day activities and events, medical information, and daily moods.

File consists of Bertha Wood's day book, which contains private notes on day-to-day activities and events, medical information, and daily moods.

File consists of Bertha Wood's day book, which contains private notes on day-to-day activities and events, medical information, and daily moods.

File consists of Bertha Wood's personal notes on private day-to-day activities and events, household and personal purchases, medical information, and daily moods.

Item is a leather strip for participants in the CWAC softball team in 1945.

File consists of 11 gold pins given to women in the Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC). Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of a CWAC cloth patch, possibly for use on a military uniform. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of Bertha Schenk's records from her time with the Canadian Women's Army Corps. Includes Schenk's birth certificate, will, enrolment notice, requisitions, certificate of service, correspondence, newspaper clippings, a "Clothing and Equipment Statement", travel permit, letter of release from service, record of army service, a "Statement of War Gratuity", correspondence about the history of CWAC, bank record book, and her "Canadian Army Officer's Record of Service".

File consists of an acrylic clip with the words 'Cunard White Star liner "Queen Elizabeth"' written on the front of the clip. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of various newspaper clippings pertaining to health and travelling.

File consists of a leather short strap with metal buttons and pins, presumably used by Bertha Schenk in the Canadian military. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of two red and black service stripes earned in World War II, presumably by Bertha Schenk. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of 4 cotton patches with the word "CANADA" sewn into each patch, presumably meant to be sewn onto a Canadian military uniform. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of three Volunteer Service pins to be attached to Canadian military uniforms. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of a metal pin celebrating 25 years of the Canadian flag, with the caption "our flag". Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of a metal Canadian war amputations identification card from Ontario. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of one plastic button, possibly from a Canadian military uniforms. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

File consists of Bertha Schenk's business school grades and reports.

This fonds illustrates the life of Bertha Wood (nee Schenk) before, during, and after the Second World War. Most of Bertha Wood's records were created in Ontario, where she lived most of her life. Later in life, Bertha Wood moved to Sechelt, B.C. and this is reflected in her personal records.

The fonds is divided into two series: the Personal Life series and the War Experience series. The Personal Life series includes the records of Bertha Wood that do not pertain directly to her military career. These files relate to her education, family, real estate, and daily activities, which include day books and family photographs. The War Experience Series explores Bertha’s time during World War II, with materials such as her enlistment papers, wartime photographs, newspaper clippings related to the war, and uniform objects.

File consists of a photographs removed from a photograph album that depict Bertha Schenk during her war time service.

File consists of Bertha Schenks's autograph book containing personal notes from her friends and family.

File consists of Bertha Wood's address book, which contains personal contact information, birthdates, and vital statuses.

File consists of Bertha Wood's address book, which contains personal contact information and birthdates.

File consists of Bertha Schenk's educational records, including her high school diploma, school enrollment papers, and examination booklet.