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- Frontier Nursing Service, "The Nurse on Her Rounds," 1931 - Mary Breckinridge, the daughter of a prominent Southern family, established the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) in 1925. Breckinridge initially backed the enterprise with her own money, but soon cultivated wealthy individuals, including Clara Ford and her son Edsel, to help support the FNS. Through her philanthropic efforts, Breckinridge brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to many inaccessible areas of eastern Kentucky.
- 1931
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Frontier Nursing Service, "The Nurse on Her Rounds," 1931
Mary Breckinridge, the daughter of a prominent Southern family, established the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) in 1925. Breckinridge initially backed the enterprise with her own money, but soon cultivated wealthy individuals, including Clara Ford and her son Edsel, to help support the FNS. Through her philanthropic efforts, Breckinridge brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to many inaccessible areas of eastern Kentucky.
- Frontier Nursing Service Jeep on Mountain Road near Hospital, Wendover, Kentucky, 1945 - The Frontier Nursing Service, established by Mary Breckinridge in 1925, brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to parts of eastern Kentucky that were accessible only by horse. In the early 1940s, a jeep could navigate the mountainous terrain and Breckinridge asked her patrons for help. Clara Ford, a longtime benefactor, secured one. Breckinridge named the jeep "Jane," Mrs. Ford's middle name.
- 1945
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Frontier Nursing Service Jeep on Mountain Road near Hospital, Wendover, Kentucky, 1945
The Frontier Nursing Service, established by Mary Breckinridge in 1925, brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to parts of eastern Kentucky that were accessible only by horse. In the early 1940s, a jeep could navigate the mountainous terrain and Breckinridge asked her patrons for help. Clara Ford, a longtime benefactor, secured one. Breckinridge named the jeep "Jane," Mrs. Ford's middle name.
- "Most of the Staff of the Frontier Nursing Hospital at Hyden, Leslie Co., Ky.," June 26, 1928 - Mary Breckinridge, the daughter of a prominent Southern family, established the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) in 1925. Breckinridge initially backed the enterprise with her own money, but soon cultivated wealthy individuals, including Clara Ford and her son Edsel, to help support the FNS. Through her philanthropic efforts, Breckinridge brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to many inaccessible areas of eastern Kentucky.
- June 26, 1928
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"Most of the Staff of the Frontier Nursing Hospital at Hyden, Leslie Co., Ky.," June 26, 1928
Mary Breckinridge, the daughter of a prominent Southern family, established the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) in 1925. Breckinridge initially backed the enterprise with her own money, but soon cultivated wealthy individuals, including Clara Ford and her son Edsel, to help support the FNS. Through her philanthropic efforts, Breckinridge brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to many inaccessible areas of eastern Kentucky.
- Mary Breckinridge and Nurse in Frontier Nursing Service Jeep, Wendover, Kentucky, 1945 - The Frontier Nursing Service, established by Mary Breckinridge in 1925, brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to parts of eastern Kentucky that were accessible only by horse. In the early 1940s, a jeep could navigate the mountainous terrain and Breckinridge asked her patrons for help. Clara Ford, a longtime benefactor, secured one. Breckinridge named the jeep "Jane," Mrs. Ford's middle name.
- circa 1946
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Mary Breckinridge and Nurse in Frontier Nursing Service Jeep, Wendover, Kentucky, 1945
The Frontier Nursing Service, established by Mary Breckinridge in 1925, brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to parts of eastern Kentucky that were accessible only by horse. In the early 1940s, a jeep could navigate the mountainous terrain and Breckinridge asked her patrons for help. Clara Ford, a longtime benefactor, secured one. Breckinridge named the jeep "Jane," Mrs. Ford's middle name.
- Frontier Nursing Service Jeep Entering Wendover, Kentucky, 1945 - The Frontier Nursing Service, established by Mary Breckinridge in 1925, brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to parts of eastern Kentucky that were accessible only by horse. In the early 1940s, a jeep could navigate the mountainous terrain and Breckinridge asked her patrons for help. Clara Ford, a longtime benefactor, secured one. Breckinridge named the jeep "Jane," Mrs. Ford's middle name.
- 1945
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Frontier Nursing Service Jeep Entering Wendover, Kentucky, 1945
The Frontier Nursing Service, established by Mary Breckinridge in 1925, brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to parts of eastern Kentucky that were accessible only by horse. In the early 1940s, a jeep could navigate the mountainous terrain and Breckinridge asked her patrons for help. Clara Ford, a longtime benefactor, secured one. Breckinridge named the jeep "Jane," Mrs. Ford's middle name.
- Mary Breckinridge on Horseback, April 21, 1932 - Mary Breckinridge, the daughter of a prominent Southern family, established the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) in 1925. Breckinridge initially backed the enterprise with her own money, but soon cultivated wealthy individuals, including Clara Ford and her son Edsel, to help support the FNS. Through her philanthropic efforts, Breckinridge brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to many inaccessible areas of eastern Kentucky.
- April 21, 1932
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Mary Breckinridge on Horseback, April 21, 1932
Mary Breckinridge, the daughter of a prominent Southern family, established the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) in 1925. Breckinridge initially backed the enterprise with her own money, but soon cultivated wealthy individuals, including Clara Ford and her son Edsel, to help support the FNS. Through her philanthropic efforts, Breckinridge brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to many inaccessible areas of eastern Kentucky.
- Letter from Mary Breckinridge to Clara Ford, September 11, 1945 - In 1925, Mary Breckinridge established the Frontier Nursing Service to bring qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to many inaccessible areas of eastern Kentucky. To support these efforts, Breckinridge cultivated wealthy donors like Clara Ford. In addition to regular financial contributions, Ford funded a nursing center and arranged the donation of several vehicles to help Frontier Nursing Service staff navigate mountainous terrain.
- September 11, 1945
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Letter from Mary Breckinridge to Clara Ford, September 11, 1945
In 1925, Mary Breckinridge established the Frontier Nursing Service to bring qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to many inaccessible areas of eastern Kentucky. To support these efforts, Breckinridge cultivated wealthy donors like Clara Ford. In addition to regular financial contributions, Ford funded a nursing center and arranged the donation of several vehicles to help Frontier Nursing Service staff navigate mountainous terrain.
- Letter from A. J. Lepine (for Edsel Ford) to Mary Breckinridge regarding Frontier Nursing Service Donation, April 17, 1933 - In 1925, Mary Breckinridge established the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) to bring qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to many inaccessible areas of eastern Kentucky. To support these efforts, Breckinridge cultivated wealthy donors, such as Edsel Ford. During the Great Depression, fundraising became difficult. Edsel, who had made generous donations to the FNS in the past, decided to concentrate his philanthropy on local needs in Michigan.
- April 17, 1933
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Letter from A. J. Lepine (for Edsel Ford) to Mary Breckinridge regarding Frontier Nursing Service Donation, April 17, 1933
In 1925, Mary Breckinridge established the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) to bring qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to many inaccessible areas of eastern Kentucky. To support these efforts, Breckinridge cultivated wealthy donors, such as Edsel Ford. During the Great Depression, fundraising became difficult. Edsel, who had made generous donations to the FNS in the past, decided to concentrate his philanthropy on local needs in Michigan.
- Frontier Nursing Service Jeep Crossing a River, entering Wendover, Kentucky, 1945 - The Frontier Nursing Service, established by Mary Breckinridge in 1925, brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to parts of eastern Kentucky that were accessible only by horse. In the early 1940s, a jeep could navigate the mountainous terrain and Breckinridge asked her patrons for help. Clara Ford, a longtime benefactor, secured one. Breckinridge named the jeep "Jane," Mrs. Ford's middle name.
- 1945
- Collections - Artifact
Frontier Nursing Service Jeep Crossing a River, entering Wendover, Kentucky, 1945
The Frontier Nursing Service, established by Mary Breckinridge in 1925, brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to parts of eastern Kentucky that were accessible only by horse. In the early 1940s, a jeep could navigate the mountainous terrain and Breckinridge asked her patrons for help. Clara Ford, a longtime benefactor, secured one. Breckinridge named the jeep "Jane," Mrs. Ford's middle name.
- Letter from Mary Breckinridge to Clara Ford with Map of Leslie County, Kentucky, April 22, 1927 -
- April 22, 1927
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Letter from Mary Breckinridge to Clara Ford with Map of Leslie County, Kentucky, April 22, 1927