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Visiting Nurse Service photo album

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 298

Scope and Contents

Includes photos of nursing leaders, printed matter, and medal commemorating lian D. Wald. The Henry Street Settlement was later known as Visiting Nurse rvice of New York.

Dates

  • Creation: 1932-1935

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Biographical / Historical

An outgrowth of a tenement clinic begun by Lillian Wald in New York City's Lower East Side, the Henry Street Settlement was established in 1895. Nurses and social workers provided physical and social aid to the underprivileged families in their district.

Scope and Contents

Includes photos of nursing leaders, printed matter, and medal commemorating lian D. Wald. The Henry Street Settlement was later known as Visiting Nurse rvice of New York.

Language of Materials

English

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