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ARTIFACT:
This is a Wonderful World War II USAAF Women Army Service Pilot Grouping of Ruth Adams of Class 44-2.
The grouping includes primarily Adam's sterling silver WASP Wing by Josten, her small leather 318th AAF Flight Training Detachment Fifinella Patch, Adam's WASP Beret badge, her enameled silver Fifinella WASP "DI", and a 10K Gold ID Bracelet.
The ID Bracelet reads: obverse: RUTH ADAMS W.A.S.P. 1695 and reverse: LOIS TO RUTH 6 - 12 - 44 10K.
*Dr. Ruth Adams' Obituary, published in the Oakland Tribune on Dec. 29, 2005.
RUTH ADAMS M.D. June 12, 1917 - December 16, 2005 Of Oakland, California, died on December 16, 2005 at Kaiser Medical Center in Oakland, She was 88 years old. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of George Dana Adams and Pearl (Bittle), Ruth grew up in the Cleveland area. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1939 with a bachelor's degree in art history. After graduation, she worked for a short time as a research assistant at Wellesley College and at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. While working at the museum, she decided to take flying lessons and earned her pilot's license.
During World War II, when the call went out for women pilots to ferry fighter planes, Ruth applied to and was accepted into Class 44-W-2 of the W.A.S.P. (Women Airforce Service Pilots) program. She flew fighter planes across the United States mainland until the end of the War, an accomplishment for which she was deservedly proud. After the War, she worked as an electrical technician in New York City before enrolling at New York Medical College.
She put herself through medical school and completed a residency in psychiatry. For many years she continued her studies in psychiatry at the William Alanson White Psychiatric Institute in New York City. As a psychiatrist, she developed a private practice in New York City and had many devoted patients. In addition she served as a psychiatrist for the Youth Authority of the City of New York, examining disturbed young people and making recommendations for their treatment. Dr. Adams moved to California in the early 1970's, where her sister Margaret Adams Schmidt and family lived. Both Margaret Schmidt and Ruth's younger sister, Jeanne Adams, predeceased her. Settling in Oakland, Ruth served as a psychiatrist for the Alameda County emergency juvenile psychiatric facility doing work similar to her assignment in New York City.
After retiring in 1988, she pursued her earlier interest in art, working in various media. Dr. Adams died at Kaiser Medical Center in Oakland, four weeks after a massive stroke. She is survived by her cousin, Elizabeth Crahan of Elk, California and her niece Margaret Miller of Tampa, Florida, as well as by her nephews John Acker of Anacortes, Washington; Steven Acker of Albion, California; and Charles Acker of Elk, California. In addition, she will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481. A memorial gathering is being planned.
# Image 32 is from website "ruthadamswaspyrbkpic.jpeg" & https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214997109/ruth-adams
VINTAGE:
World War II.
SIZE:
Approximately: Josten Wing: 13/16" in height x 2-3/4" in width. Patch: 3-1/8" in diameter. Leather Patch: 3-1/4" in height x 3" in width. 1993 Dues Paid ID: 2-1/8" in height x 3-1/4" in width. Decal: 2-15/16" in height x 2-7/8" in width. 10K Gold Bracelet Center Piece: 1/2" in height x 1-1/2" in width. Bracelet Total Length: 6-7/8". Photo: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2". Class 44-2 badge: 1-1/2" x 3-1/4". Woman Air Force Pilot WWII Stickers: 1-7/8" x 4-1/4". WASP W. W. II 1998 reunion badge: 2-5/16" in diameter. US Army officer badge: 1-5/8" x 1-1/2". Fifinella WASP "DI"/ lapel badge: 1" x 1-1/8". Army Corps insignia: 3/4" x 1-1/8. WASP charm pendant: 13/16" x 3/4".
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Josten Wing: Sterling silver. Bracelet: 10K Gold. Fifinella WASP "DI"/ lapel badge: Enameled Sterling Silver. Army Officer badge: Gold plated Brass. Others: etc.
ATTACHMENT:
Josten Wing: Two Post. Army officer badge: Vertical pin with come-under catch. WASP Lapel badge: Vertical pin with drop-inn catch. Others: etc.
MARKINGS:
Wing:
JOSTEN
STERLING
Fifinella WASP "DI"/ lapel badge:
J.J. SWEENEY
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a US Army Air Forces W. A. S. P. collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAFJJK25 LADIGEX10/20/25
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The wing and bracelet, and army officer badge, and ID shows minor to moderate wear and the leather patche shows some part of it slightly fading the color but overall, everything is in excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
