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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.
- 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.
- Mary Breckinridge and Nurse in Frontier Nursing Service Jeep, 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.
- circa 1946
- Collections - Artifact
Mary Breckinridge and Nurse in Frontier Nursing Service Jeep, 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 Jeep Entering 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 Entering 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.
- Letter from A. J. Lepine (for Edsel Ford) to Mary Breckinridge regarding Frontier Nursing Service Donation, April 17, 1933 - 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. During the Great Depression, fundraising became difficult. Edsel, who had made generous donations to the FNS in the past, decided to concentrate his philanthropy on local needs in Michigan.
- April 17, 1933
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Letter from A. J. Lepine (for Edsel Ford) to Mary Breckinridge regarding Frontier Nursing Service Donation, April 17, 1933
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. During the Great Depression, fundraising became difficult. Edsel, who had made generous donations to the FNS in the past, decided to concentrate his philanthropy on local needs in Michigan.
- Frontier Nursing Service Jeep Crossing a River, entering 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
- Collections - Artifact
Frontier Nursing Service Jeep Crossing a River, entering 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.
- 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
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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.
- Frontier Nursing Service Jeep Entering 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
- Collections - Artifact
Frontier Nursing Service Jeep Entering 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.
- Fundraising Letter from Mary Breckinridge, Frontier Nursing Service, to Eleanor Ford, March 12, 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.
- March 12, 1931
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Fundraising Letter from Mary Breckinridge, Frontier Nursing Service, to Eleanor Ford, March 12, 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.
- 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
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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.
- Frontier Nursing Service Jeep Crossing a Stream, 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
- Collections - Artifact
Frontier Nursing Service Jeep Crossing a Stream, 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.