Letter from Mary Breckinridge to Clara Ford, April 25, 1947
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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
25 April 1947
Subject Date
25 April 1947
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.1.611
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: 10.5 in
Width: 7.25 in
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