Guide to the Dora Andersen Uniform Collection (1941 – 1945)

Dora Cecilia Andersen (1901-1995) was born in 1901 in Diamond Bluff, WI. In 1907 she moved with her family to California where she graduated from Selma Union High School, completing the Teachers of Elementary Schools Course at Fresno State College. She went on to attend the California College of Arts as well as a school for teachers in Santa Cruz, CA. Dora’s introduction to Santa Crus began when she was a girl, visiting her uncle Christian Knudsen who had a home at 213 Seabright Ave. After Uncle Knudsen passed away in 1936, this home became Dora’s permanent address. Dora taught at several elementary schools in the Fresno County and King City areas until the advent of World War II. In 1943 Dora enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). While in the WAC Dora served in the U.S. and in Italy where her typing skills gained her work as a communications clerk. Dora also received training and worked in motor transport. After returning to the U.S., the Army, recognizing Dora’s skills with crafting leather and working with metal, assigned her to teach the craft. Dora was a skilled crafts-person in the areas of lapidary and silver work and was a member of the Sequoia Mineral Society of Fresno and the Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society. Eventually she was assigned to assist with occupational therapy in the Hospital at Camp Carson, Colorado. After being released from service in 1948, Dora returned to Santa Cruz and attended San Jose State College where she would receive a B.A. degree and later an M.A. at Stanford University. Dora would also attend the University of Hawaii, and University of Alaska. In the 1950’s Dora taught at Herlong High School until she retired in 1963. After retiring, Dora lived for a year in Denmark, and traveled throughout Europe, Asia and Australia before settling in Santa Cruz as her permanent home. In Santa Cruz, Dora was a President of the Santa Cruz chapter of the American Association of the University Women and a member of the Santa Cruz County Chapter of Retired Teachers Association and was a volunteer at the Santa Cruz Museum. She also gave talks at local schools about rocks, minerals and fossils, and helped tutor English as a second language (Source: MAH Donor File).

The WAC was an auxiliary branch of the United States Army created in 1942 by Oveta Culp Hobby as the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) later becoming the Women’s Army Corps in 1943. Women in the WAC or WAAC received specialized training that would lead to work which required skills in mechanics, problem solving, and switchboard operating (Wikipedia “Women’s Army Corps” updated 5/7/2015 accessed 6/16/2015). WAC women served as Postal Clerks, Stenographers, Seamstresses, Drivers, and Clerk-Typists. Early advertising for the WAC’s in 1943 emphasized the importance of appearance and keeping fit, and the WAC Field Manual highlighted this importance by suggesting that a WAC women’s role was to “Replace Men. Be Ready to Take Over”. Such propaganda attracted attention from both men and women, though not all the attention was beneficial. General Douglas MacArthur and General Dwight D. Eisenhower lauded the service of WAC women, calling their contributions “Immeasurable” and promoting the women’s service as equal to and often better than men’s. However the women themselves faced discrimination. The popularity of the WAC uniform brought some unforeseen issues to the reputation of the WAC. WAC-type uniforms were widely produced to increase interest, patriotism and support for the WAC program . Organizations such as Valley Forge Military Academy and the Women’s Ordinance Worker’s whom worked as secretaries and in factories, respectively, wore similar or nearly identical looking uniforms, causing confusion and occasionally mistaken affiliations of these women with the WAC . The widespread availability of the uniforms contributed slightly to tarnishing the reputation of the WAC. When such women whom appeared to be dressed in WAC uniform committed any misconduct such as frequenting bars, the women were automatically assumed to be WAC women. One such complaint reported in Louisiana by a recruiting officer for the army, upon further investigation by a Provost Marshal, proved that the offending women were not affiliated with the WAC but rather with one of the many other women’s organizations that wore similar or near-identical uniforms . Such mistaken identifies led to ideas about the WACS as immoral or indecent women 5 The widespread availability of uniforms led to concerns of them being purchased by “Victory Girls”, women whom by donning such uniforms would do so in hopes of increasing their prospects to meet men .Such incidences resulted in beliefs held by both men and women that the WAC’s were themselves immoral and lewd, or that they were unfeminine or “butch” women .However, despite such slander, WAC women were widely praised. Army commanders praised their intelligence, their efficiency and organization and their skill in performing operations requiring considerable manual dexterity even saying that women performed such operations better than their male counterparts . Despite such slander, it is certain that WAC women were a valuable part of the war effort, comprising an approximate 150,000 individuals serving in World War II . In the 1970’s the WAC and WAAC were integrated into the co-ed Army .

4 Ibid.

5 Ltr. 8th SvC to Dir WAAC, 3 Apr 43, incl comment of Maj Warner Bishop, Ft Humbug. Shreveport, La. SPWA 250.1. WAAC Headquarters, found on http://www.history.army.mil/books/wwii/wac/ch11.htm
6 (1) Ltr, TAG to CG AAF, 10 Aug 43, sub: Authorization of WAAC Uniform for CAP Pen;. SPWA 421. (2) Ltr, 4th SvC to 3d SvC, 26 May 43. sub: Valley Forge Mil Academy, Wayne Pa., and Ind. SPWA 250.1 (4-3-43). (3) 1st Ind, WAAC Stf Dir to Dir WAAC, 11 Aug 43, to Memo, Chief of PM Br 3d SvC for Capt Rice, 11 Aug 43. SPWA 250.1 (4-3-43), found in http://www.history.army.mil/books/wwii/wac/ch11.htm].

7 http://www.history.army.mil/books/wwii/wac/ch11.htm and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women’s_Army_Corps#Slander_campaign].
8 Memo, G-3 for CofS, 7 Jul 43. WDGCT 291.9 in CofS file and in MDW from http://www.history.army.mil/books/wwii/wac/ch11.htm.
9 ( Bellafaire 1972, p. 2 Bellafaire, Judith A. (1972). The Women’s Army Corps: A Commemoration of World War II Service. Washington, DC: United States Army Center of Military History. CMH Publication 72-15. From Wikipedia “Women’s Army Corps”.
10 Wikipedia “Women’s Army Corps” 5/7/2015 accessed 6/16/2015. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women’s_Army_Corps#Disbanded

Hesse Article Miss Alice Hesse (Santa Cruz Sentinel, 12 October 1945, p5, c3)

Watanabe Article Miss Iris Watanabe (Santa Cruz Sentinel, 14 December 1943, p1, c4)

Poston Article Miss Marilyn Poston (Santa Cruz Sentinel, 22 October 1945, p5, c1)

 

SERIES I.  OVERCOATS AND JACKETS

SERIES II.  SUITS

SERIES III.  PANTS AND SKIRTS

Subseries III.A. Pants
Subseries III.B. Skirts

SERIES IV.  SHIRTS AND SHORTS

Subseries IV.A. Shirts
Subseries IV.B. Shorts

SERIES V.  DRESSES AND BLOOMERS

Subseries V.A. Dresses
Subseries V.B. Bloomers

SERIES VI.  UNDER-GARMENTS AND SOCKS

Subseries VI.A. Undergarments
Subseries VI.B. Socks

SERIES VII.  SCARVES AND TIES

Subseries VII.A. Scarves
Subseries VII.B. Ties

SERIES VIII.  WALLETS, POUCHES, MASKS

Subseries VIII.A. Wallets
Subseries VIII.B. Pouches, Purses, Masks

SERIES IX.  HATS, CAPS, HOODS

Subseries IX.A. Hats
Subseries IX.B. Caps
Subseries IX.C. Hoods

SERIES X.  GLOVES, MITTENS AND EARMUFFS

Subseries X.A. Gloves and Mittens
Subseries X.B. Earmuffs

SERIES XI.  COLLARS AND HANDKERCHIEFS

Subseries XI.A. Collars
Subseries XI.B. Handkerchiefs

SERIES XII.  BELTS, SUSPENDERS, ARMBANDS

Subseries XII.A. Belts
Subseries XII.B. Suspenders
Subseries XII.C. Armbands

SERIES XIII.  PINS AND BADGES

Subseries XIII.A. Pins
Subseries XIII.B. Badges

SERIES I.  OVERCOATS AND JACKETS

Four (4) Items

Series Scope and Content Summary:

This series consists of four (4) overcoats and two jackets belonging to Dora Andersen. These coats consist of one green, wool overcoat with brass buttons and insignias (1996.3.1); a green wool overcoat liner which can be attached with buttons to the inside of a coat (1996.3.2); and a green cotton jacket with a notched lapel forming the collar (1996.3.3). The collar on this jacket resembles the notched lapels of an “Ike Jacket”. Another item is a wool jacket with knit cuff and collar that resembles the collar of a turtleneck sweater (1996.3.4) ; inside this coat near the collar is Dora Andersen’s name, inscribed.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SERIES II.  SUITS

Three (3) Items

Series Scope and Content Summary:

This series consists of three (3) sets of suits belonging to Dora Andersen. These suits include a jacket and skirt set, or a suit set of pants and a shirt. The items in this series are the following: one suit consisting of a green, wool, jacket with insignias and a skirt (1996.3.5 a & b); one tan, wool jacket and skirt suit set (1996.3.6a &b); and one green, cotton suit of a fatigues shirt and pants (1996.7a&b).

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SERIES III.  PANTS AND SKIRTS

Six (6) Items

Series Scope and Content Summary:

This series consists of six (6) items from Dora Andersen’s time as a WAC. These items include cotton and wool pants, and cotton skirts.

This series is divided into the following subseries:

Subseries III.A. Pants
Subseries III.B. Skirts

SUBSERIES III.A. PANTS

Four (4) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of four (4) pants made of cotton and wool. These pants include: one pair of khaki, cotton pants (1996.3.10); one pair of green, cotton pants identified as “rain pants with cuffs” (1996.3.11); one pair of green, wool pants (1996.3.12); and one pair of green wool pants identified as “snow pants with ties” (1996.3.13).

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SUBSERIES III.B.  SKIRTS

Two (2) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of two (2) skirts from Dora Andersen’s time as a WAC. These skirts include: one tan, cotton, A-line skirt (1996.3.8) and one khaki colored cotton A-line skirt (1996.3.9).

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SERIES IV.  SHIRTS AND SHORTS

Eight (8) Items

Series Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of eight (8) items primarily from Dora Andersen’s WAC uniforms. These items include shirts and shorts such as green, cotton fatigue shirts and seersucker shorts.

This series is divided into the following subseries:

Subseries IV.A. Shirts
Subseries IV.B. Shorts

SUBSERIES IV.A.  SHIRTS

Six (6) Shirts

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of six (6) shirts. These shirts comprise 1996.3.14-19. These shirts include two green, wool, long-sleeved shirts; one green, cotton, “fatigue” shirt; one khaki, cotton, long-sleeved shirt; and one khaki, cotton and linen long-sleeved shirt; and one tan, cotton and linen long-sleeved shirt.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SUBSERIES IV.B.  SHORTS

Two (2) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of two (2) pairs of shorts belonging to Dora Andersen. These items include two pairs of brown and white seersucker shorts (1996.3.22 & 1996.3.23).

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SERIES V.  DRESSES AND BLOOMERS

Four (4) Items

Series Scope and Content Summary:

This series consists of dresses and bloomers from Dora Andersen’ WAC uniforms. This series comprises items 1996.3.20-21 and 1996.3.24-25.

This series is divided into the following subseries:

Subseries V.A. Dresses
Subseries V.B. Bloomers

SUBSERIES V.A. DRESSES

Two (2) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of two (2) dresses from Dora Andersen’s time as a WAC. These dresses are short-sleeved, and made of tan cotton. This tan, short-sleeved uniform dress, which resembles the WAC hospital dress, may have served as a uniform for Dora’s time s an occupational therapist at a hospital in Camp Carson, Colorado.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SUBSERIES V.B.  BLOOMERS

Two (2) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of two (2) pairs of bloomers. One pair is made of seersucker material and are brown and white in color. The second pair in this subseries is green in color and have been knitted out of heavy green wool.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SERIES VI.  UNDER-GARMENTS AND SOCKS

Six (6) Items

Series Scope and Content Summary:

This series consists of six (6) items. These items include khaki-colored shorts that served as underwear, and two (2) pairs of long, green socks. This series comprises items 1996.3.26-29 and 1996.3.30-31.

This subseries is divided into the following subseries:

Subseries VI.A. Undergarments
Subseries VI.B. Socks

SUBSERIES VI.A. UNDER-GARMENTS

Four (4) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of four (4) pairs of shorts which served as under-garments or underwear. All four of these pairs are khaki colored, and made of wool, resembling short pants.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SUBSERIES VI.B.  SOCKS

Two (2) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of two (2) pairs of socks. These socks are of a wool blend, and olive green color and are roughly mid-ankle to just above the knee in length.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SERIES VII. SCARVES AND TIES

Five (5) Items

Series Scope and Content Summary:

This series consists of ties and scarves belonging to Dora Andersen. These scarves and neckties are khaki or green in color, and made of wool or cotton. This series comprises accession #’s 1996.3.32-36.

This series is divided into the following subseries:

Subseries VII.A. Scarves
Subseries VII.B. Ties

SUBSERIES VII.A. SCARVES

One (1) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of one (1) scarf. This scarf is khaki colored and made of wool.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SUBSERIES VII.B. TIES

Four (4) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of four neckties. Two neckties are khaki-colored and made of cotton. The other two neckties are made of wool and are green in color.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Room

SERIES VIII.  WALLETS, POUCHES, MASKS

Six (6) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This series consists of six items belonging to Dora Andersen. The items in this series include cotton wallets, leather purses, cotton pouches, and snow masks. The items in this series include accession numbers 1996.3.37-42.

This series is divided into the following subseries:

Subseries VIII.A. Wallets
Subseries VIII.B. Pouches, Purses, Masks

SUBSERIES VIII.A. WALLETS

Three (3) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of three (3) wallets belonging to Dora Andersen. These wallets are made of green cotton.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SUBSERIES VIII.B.  POUCHES , PURSES, MASKS

Three (3) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of three (3) items. These items include: one (1) brown leather purse belonging to Dora Andersen, and one green, cotton pouch. Another item in this subseries is an olive green knitted mask. This knitted mask is made of heavy olive green wool and when worn, would likely cover the nose, neck, head and possibly the mouth. The mask features a circular oval hole which when worn, would possibly leave only the eyes and some skin around the eyes exposed.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SERIES IX. HATS, CAPS, HOODS

Thirteen (13) items

Series Scope and Content Summary:

This series include thirteen (13) pieces of headwear from Dora Andersen’s time as a WAC. These items include green cotton and wool caps in the “Fatigue” and “Garrison” style of cap, as well as beige, silk Garrison caps, and khaki Garrison caps. Other items include a rain hood for inclement weather and a green, wool hat with a rain cover in the style of the “Hobby” hat. This series includes accession numbers 1996.3.43-55. Items 1996.44-55 are included in the MAH Textile Headwear Collection Inventory Guide.

This series is divided into the following subseries:

Subseries IX.A. Hats
Subseries IX.B. Caps
Subseries IX.C. Hoods

SUBSERIES IX.A. HATS

Two (2) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of two (2) hats . These hats include one (1) khaki cotton hat which resembles the “bucket hat” style of present day. This hat resembles a WAAC fatigue hat made of khaki cotton twill in the “Daisy Mae” style of fatigue caps [source: blitzkriegbaby.de/homepage.htm]. The second hat in this subseries is a green, wool hat with a visor and a shiny rain cover for inclement weather. This hat resembles the WAC issued “Hobby” Hats named after the WAC director Oveta Culp Hobby. These hats feature a rounded top and a stiff visor for shielding the eyes [source: “ ‘Headgear’ WAC Women’s Uniforms in WWII”, Pub. 2005-2006 by Blitzkriegbaby http://www.blitzkriegbaby.de/homepage.htm site updated 6/15/2015].

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SUBSERIES IX.B.  CAPS

Ten (10) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of ten (10) cotton fatigue caps, and wool, silk, and cotton Garrison caps from the WAC. Two (2) cotton fatigue caps are dark olive green in color and feature a visor that sticks out over the eyes. These caps highly resemble the Herringbone Twill cap that was worn for field duty by the WACs [source: “ “Headgear’ WAC Women’s Uniforms in WWII,” Pub. 2005-2006 by Blitzkriegbaby http://www.blitzkriegbaby.de/homepage.htm site updated 6/15/2015. Note: Photos of WAC hats and other attire can be seen here]. The other eight items in this subseries are WAC hats of the Garrison cap style. These items include: two (2) green wool Garrison caps that are very dark olive green in collar with a greenish-yellow-gold braid; two (2) beige silk Garrison caps with greenish-yellow braid trim; and two (2) khaki colored cotton Garrison caps with yellowish green trim; one (1) plain khaki cotton Garrison cap with no trim; and one (1) khaki colored wool Garrison cap with yellowish-green trim.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SUBSERIES IX.C.  HOODS

One (1) Item

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of one (1) hood used for inclement weather. This hood, used in rainy weather, is made of green cotton and may have attached to a coat.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SERIES X.  GLOVES, MITTENS AND EARMUFFS

Four (4) Items

Series Scope and Content Summary:

This series consists of one (1) green wool knit glove, two pairs of green and tan wool knit mittens, and one set of green wool earmuffs belonging to Dora Andersen. The single green wool knit glove, is one of a pair, the other half to the pair is missing.

This series is divided into the following subseries:

Subseries X.A. Gloves and Mittens
Subseries X.B. Earmuffs

SUBSERIES X.A. GLOVES AND MITTENS

Three (3) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of gloves and mittens belonging to Dora Andersen. This subseries includes one (1) olive green wool knit, glove, half of a pair of which one is missing. The other items include two (2) sets of mittens, one with fused fingers (rather than spaces for each finger) that is tan in color, and another set that are olive green with cotton and leather.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SUBSERIES X.B. EARMUFFS

One (1) Item

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of one (1) pair of earmuffs belonging to Dora Andersen. These earmuffs are green in color and made of wool. These earmuffs are accession number 1996.3.65 in the collection.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SERIES XI.  COLLARS AND HANDKERCHIEFS

Three (3) Items

Series Scope and Content Summary:

This series contains three (3) items belonging to Dora Andersen. These items include two (2) collars of white cotton and green wool, and one (1) handkerchief of green cotton. (Accession numbers 1996.3.59-61).

This series is divided into the following subseries:

Subseries XI.A. Collars
Subseries XI.B. Handkerchiefs

SUBSERIES XI.A. COLLARS

Two (2) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of two (2) collars. One collar (1996.3.59) is made of white cotton. The second collar (1996.3.61) is made of green wool and is what may be described as a “tab collar” which was a detachable collar, often attached with a pin or button, or snap (Source: “History of the Tab Collar”. Pub.10/22/2012 by Thib on “Style Diary” found on hypemeanseverything.com).

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SUBSERIES XI.B. HANDKERCHIEFS

One (1) Item

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of one (1) handkerchief belonging to Dora Andersen. This handkerchief is made of green cotton.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SERIES XII. BELTS, SUSPENDERS, ARMBANDS

Four (4) Items

Series Scope and Content Summary: 

This series includes four items from Dora Andersen’s collection of WAC uniforms. This series comprises accession numbers 1996.3.62-64 and 1996.3.70. Items in this series include a belt, belt buckle, suspenders, and an armband.

This series is divided into the following subseries:

Subseries XII.A. Belts
Subseries XII.B. Suspenders
Subseries XII.C. Armbands

SUBSERIES XII.A. BELTS

Two (2) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of one (1) belt and one (1) belt buckle. The belt (1996.3.62) is made of green cotton and was likely used to wrap around a uniform or dress. The belt buckle (1996.3.63) is made of green plastic and may have belonged to the green cotton belt.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SUBSERIES XII.B. SUSPENDERS

One (1) Pair

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of one (1) pair of suspenders. These suspenders are green, cotton suspenders and were likely attached to pants.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SUBSERIES XII.C. ARMBANDS

One (1) Item

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of one (1) armband belonging to Dora Andersen. This armband is made of white cotton and may be a Red Cross armband, as it features what appears to be a Red Cross symbol.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SERIES XIII.  PINS AND BADGES

Four (4) Items

Series Scope and Content Summary:

This series consists of four (4) pins and badges belonging to Dora Andersen.

This series is divided into the following subseries:

Subseries XIII.A. Pins
Subseries XIII .Badges

SUBSERIES XIII.A. PINS

Three (3) Items

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of three (3) pins belonging to Dora Andersen. These pins include: One (1) brass pin identified as a Medical corps insignia (1996.3.66); this pin features a symbol that resembles snakes coiled around a scepter and topped with wings, that is associated with medical personnel. This pin measures approximately one inch from side to side. The second pin in this subseries (1966.3.67) is a shiny, round, brass pin featuring the symbol of an eagle with wings outstretched. This pin measures approx. 1.5” from side to side. This pin resembles the WAAC Cap device pin which was worn on hats before the WAAC was incorporated into the army in 1943; this type of pin was called the “WAC Eagle”. The third pin (1996.3.68) is also brass, and features the motif of an eagle with wings outstretched and talons outstretched. In the center of the eagle there is what appears to be a shield, and in the eagle’s talons are what may be an olive branch in the talon on the left side of the pin, and what may be a sheath of wheat in the talon of the right side of the pin. Above the eagle are banners and a sun-shaped symbol that resembles a twelve-lobed flower. This pin measures approx. 1.5” side to side and appears to be the WAC Army Cap device pin for Enlisted Personnel or may be a WAC Gilt U.S. Coat of Arms button issued in 1944. The motif on the pin and button were near identical, with some differences in the sun-shaped or flower symbol above the eagle. The “pin” in this subseries more closely resembles the look of the Gilt Coat of Arms button, however it is difficult to be certain. The motif on the WAC Army Cap pin and the Coat of Arms Buttons was called the Army Eagle and worn by the WAC’s after the WAC was integrated into the Army in the middle of 1943, and both pins—the WAC Eagle and the pin with the Army Eagle were sometimes worn together during the time it took for the WAC to be integrated into the Army [Source for all of the above info: “Women’s Army Corps Insignia Part I, Cap Devices” and “Buttons”Pub. 2005-2006 by Blitzkriegbaby http://www.blitzkriegbaby.de/homepage.htm]

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room

SUBSERIES XIII.B. BADGES

One (1) Item

Subseries Scope and Content Summary:

This subseries consists of one (1) WAC badge belonging to Dora Andersen. This badge is made of green fabric and features an eagle insignia.

Location:

MAH Curatorial Collection Room