The State Archives exhibit, “All for Our Country,” tells the stories of some of the Nevadans who served our country during the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II, and it also spotlights one of the many volunteers who provided vital support to the armed services here in Nevada. 

Frances Humphrey volunteered with the American Red Cross Motor Corps during World War II. She is shown in the photograph above next to an American Red Cross Motor Corps Vehicle in 1943. Frances and other volunteers were extensively trained to drive, maintain, and repair Red Cross vehicles in Northern Nevada. Red Cross vehicles were used to transport sick or wounded troops and delver supplies. Frances’ Motor Corps uniform is currently on display at the Nevada State Archives courtesy of the Nevada State Museum, Carson City.

Frances Humphrey was born in Carson City in 1904. She graduated from Reno High School in 1922 and graduated from the University of Nevada in 1926. She spent more than 45 years as a teacher in the Washoe County school system and was a Reno High School faculty member from 1931 to 1965. She passed away in 2001.

Nevada Archives Month 2025 honors the 250th birthday of the U.S. Armed Forces (June 14, 1775) and Nevadans who served their country. Funding for Archives Month is provided by the National Historical Publications & Records Commission. 

Special thanks to Mary Covington at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City and Jan Loverin at the Marjorie Russell Clothing and Textile Research Center. The exhibit is open to the public through November 14, 2025, from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). Admission is free.