Mary Berry Rumph grew up in Tampa, Florida. In 1943, she graduated from Florida State College for Women. During World War II, Rumph was stationed at the Naval Air Station in Lake City, Florida, where she worked as an assistant communications officer.
Mary Berry Rumph Collection
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Photograph of Mary Berry Rumph at target practice, approximately 1943 – 1946.
Mary Berry Rumph Collection
8”x10”
This photograph features Mary Rumph with a target that she would have shot to gain her Expert Pistol Status. The innermost circle and ring outside of it were five points each, with each circle outwards having lesser point value. Mary Rumph shot at least 10/12 into the innermost circle and ring.
Mary Berry Rumph Collection
This document is an announcement of Mary Rumph’s Expert Pistol achievement. She shot a 58/60 on the marksman exam, making her one of the best female shooters in the WAVES.
Mary Berry Rumph Collection
Photograph of Mary Rumph (seated, right) with another WAVE, approximately 1943 – 1946.
