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- Vanda Summers of the Frontier Nursing Service, with Automobile Donated by Edsel Ford, May 1940 - 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, such as Edsel Ford. In 1939, Edsel had secured a used Ford automobile for use on the back roads of Kentucky. Breckinridge sent Edsel this photo of his contribution.
- May 01, 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Vanda Summers of the Frontier Nursing Service, with Automobile Donated by Edsel Ford, May 1940
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, such as Edsel Ford. In 1939, Edsel had secured a used Ford automobile for use on the back roads of Kentucky. Breckinridge sent Edsel this photo of his contribution.
- Letter from A. J. Lepine (for Edsel Ford) to Mary Breckinridge regarding Car Donation to Frontier Nursing Service, October 28, 1940 - 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. In this response to Breckinridge's plea for a newer vehicle, Edsel decided to donate a brand new 1941 Ford station wagon for use by the FNS.
- October 28, 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Letter from A. J. Lepine (for Edsel Ford) to Mary Breckinridge regarding Car Donation to Frontier Nursing Service, October 28, 1940
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. In this response to Breckinridge's plea for a newer vehicle, Edsel decided to donate a brand new 1941 Ford station wagon for use by the FNS.