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Louise Davis postcard

 Collection — Box: BW 56, Folder: 001
Identifier: MSS 16800

Content Description

This collection consists of one postcard sent to Louise Davis from a new student (Margaret?) living in McKim Hall at the University of Virginia, dated September 19, 1934. Margaret was possibly a student in the Nursing program as the address on the program notes " McKim Hall, University Hospt." Women were only able to attend the University of Virginia in one of the professional schools or graduate programs at that time. The postcard is a winter scene... of the Rotunda.

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Dates

  • Creation: September 19, 1934

Biographical / Historical

The University of Virginia School of Nursing was founded in 1901. In 1928, the first baccalaureate nursing program in the South began at the University of Virginia. McKim Hall, a dormitory for nursing students at the University was built in 1931.

Extent

.03 Cubic Feet (1 letter-sized folder)

Language of Materials

English

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