Irene Tilka Taylor (née Silverstein May 28, 1902 – September 2, 1989) was a Missouri journalist, a public information specialist for the U.S. Women's Army Corps during World War II, and an Intelligence Officer after the war in Austria.
Junior Chamber of Commerce where she helped to edit their monthly publication that was called, Expansion.
While in Paris, Silverstein had the opportunity to report on a variety of cultural and social events as well as influential world matters.
[2] She wrote a variety of articles on the couple, including the discussion of the Duchess' new hair bob, their financial endeavors and their political support while traveling.
In her notes, preserved by the Missouri Historical Society for her article, she describes that, "1940 fashions stress above all courage, calm and stubborn determination that only the French know how to crystallize into productive revenue".
Later stating, "the dressmaking industry of this country [France] has charted the course of feminine fashion for the next decade".
Rescue Ship: 284 Reach Bordeaux; 2 Lost Craft Part of Unconvoyed Fleet of 22".
[1] After moving to St. Louis and starting her first job, the then Irene Silverstein met Edmond Taylor.
[1] Edmond Taylor went on to publish many books including The Strategy of Terror, and The Fall of Dynasties.
He worked with the planning board at the Office of Strategic Services in India during World War II.
After remarrying Anne Verena de Salis Taylor, he had two more children, and spent the rest of his life in France.
[8] Caroline was diagnosed with Leukemia in her childhood and died in 1940, shortly before the Germans invaded France.
[1] In 1943, with World War II continuing on, Irene Taylor decided to join the Women's Army Corps.
[1] Later on in her service with the Women's Army Corps, she was trained as to perform counter intelligence work.
Between 1962 and 1967, Taylor was worked for the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, a department of the U.S. Navy, where she edited BUSANDA NEWS.
[1] After many years working and traveling, Taylor retired in 1967 to Columbia, Missouri, the city where she received her bachelor's degree.
She hoped to receive her master's degree in Journalism, so, she began taking classes at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
[2] She also volunteered at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital where she sat at the Information Desk and acted as a greeter.