Letter from Mary Breckinridge to Clara Ford, September 11, 1945

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Artifact Overview

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.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Letter (Correspondence)

Date Made

11 September 1945

Subject Date

11 September 1945

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

64.167.1.610

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)
Handwriting
Typewriting

Color

Tan (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in