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- Fisher-Price "#ThankYouHeroes: Nurse" Action Figure, 2020 - Fisher Price created the #ThankYouHeroes collection of Superhero Action Figures in the spring of 2020 to express gratitude and support for frontline workers during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Figures included healthcare workers, grocery store employees, and people who delivered essential products to homes and families. Fisher Price donated proceeds from the sales to support these frontline heroes.
- 2020
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Fisher-Price "#ThankYouHeroes: Nurse" Action Figure, 2020
Fisher Price created the #ThankYouHeroes collection of Superhero Action Figures in the spring of 2020 to express gratitude and support for frontline workers during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Figures included healthcare workers, grocery store employees, and people who delivered essential products to homes and families. Fisher Price donated proceeds from the sales to support these frontline heroes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Nurse Assisting Man with Denitrogenation for Altitude Flying, Willow Run Bomber Plant, October 1943 - Pilots, doctors and nurses conducted high-altitude flight experiments at Ford Motor Company's Willow Run bomber plant during World War II. Using a special chamber, staff simulated the low-oxygen, low-temperature conditions of flights up to 60,000 feet. Military officials believed that high-altitude bombing might allow Allied planes to attack enemy targets while flying safely out of range of anti-aircraft guns.
- October 25, 1943
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Nurse Assisting Man with Denitrogenation for Altitude Flying, Willow Run Bomber Plant, October 1943
Pilots, doctors and nurses conducted high-altitude flight experiments at Ford Motor Company's Willow Run bomber plant during World War II. Using a special chamber, staff simulated the low-oxygen, low-temperature conditions of flights up to 60,000 feet. Military officials believed that high-altitude bombing might allow Allied planes to attack enemy targets while flying safely out of range of anti-aircraft guns.
- Evenflo Nursing Unit Product Package -
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Evenflo Nursing Unit Product Package
- Grounds of Henry Ford Hospital and Clara Ford Nurses Home, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1930 - In 1915, Henry Ford funded a new hospital for Detroit. Designed and built in consultation with leading medical experts, Henry Ford Hospital employed salaried doctors and charged low, fixed fees to patients. By Mr. Ford's death in 1947, some 1,600 people were on the hospital's staff and more than $16.5 million had been invested in the facility.
- May 22, 1931
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Grounds of Henry Ford Hospital and Clara Ford Nurses Home, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1930
In 1915, Henry Ford funded a new hospital for Detroit. Designed and built in consultation with leading medical experts, Henry Ford Hospital employed salaried doctors and charged low, fixed fees to patients. By Mr. Ford's death in 1947, some 1,600 people were on the hospital's staff and more than $16.5 million had been invested in the facility.
- Attending Patients at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, January 1939 - In 1915, Henry Ford funded a new hospital for Detroit. Designed and built in consultation with leading medical experts, Henry Ford Hospital employed salaried doctors and charged low, fixed fees to patients. By Mr. Ford's death in 1947, some 1,600 people were on the hospital's staff and more than $16.5 million had been invested in the facility.
- January 12, 1939
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Attending Patients at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, January 1939
In 1915, Henry Ford funded a new hospital for Detroit. Designed and built in consultation with leading medical experts, Henry Ford Hospital employed salaried doctors and charged low, fixed fees to patients. By Mr. Ford's death in 1947, some 1,600 people were on the hospital's staff and more than $16.5 million had been invested in the facility.
- Nurses in New Uniforms, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1939 - Ford Motor Company spent more than $5 million to construct and maintain its exhibition building at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. The building housed industrial demonstrations and educational displays highlighting Ford products. Ford hired a variety of service staff to attend to visitors' needs. Nurses operated a first aid station in case of any minor medical emergency.
- May 17, 1939
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Nurses in New Uniforms, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1939
Ford Motor Company spent more than $5 million to construct and maintain its exhibition building at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. The building housed industrial demonstrations and educational displays highlighting Ford products. Ford hired a variety of service staff to attend to visitors' needs. Nurses operated a first aid station in case of any minor medical emergency.
- Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 1998 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1998
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Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 1998
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Caring Nurse" Christmas Ornament, 1993 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1993
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Hallmark "Caring Nurse" Christmas Ornament, 1993
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.