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- "Most of the Staff of the Frontier Nursing Hospital at Hyden, Leslie Co., Ky.," June 26, 1928 - 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.
- June 26, 1928
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"Most of the Staff of the Frontier Nursing Hospital at Hyden, Leslie Co., Ky.," June 26, 1928
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.
- "Manual for Midwives," circa 1935 - At the turn of 20th century, Southern midwives--many of whom were Black women with little formal education--faced discrimination from the medical establishment. In 1920s and 1930s, public health officials established training programs to "modernize" midwifery at the cost of traditional practices. The state of Mississippi made this manual to teach midwives nursing skills that standardized care for expectant mothers
- circa 1935
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"Manual for Midwives," circa 1935
At the turn of 20th century, Southern midwives--many of whom were Black women with little formal education--faced discrimination from the medical establishment. In 1920s and 1930s, public health officials established training programs to "modernize" midwifery at the cost of traditional practices. The state of Mississippi made this manual to teach midwives nursing skills that standardized care for expectant mothers
- Mary Breckinridge on Horseback, April 21, 1932 - 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.
- April 21, 1932
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Mary Breckinridge on Horseback, April 21, 1932
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.
- Letter from Mary Breckinridge to Clara Ford, September 11, 1945 - 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.
- September 11, 1945
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Letter from Mary Breckinridge to Clara Ford, September 11, 1945
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.
- Letter from Mary Breckinridge to Clara Ford, April 25, 1947 - 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.
- April 25, 1947
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Letter from Mary Breckinridge to Clara Ford, April 25, 1947
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.
- "The Quarterly Bulletin of The Frontier Nursing Service, Inc.," Volume 22, Number 4, Spring 1947 - 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.
- 1947
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"The Quarterly Bulletin of The Frontier Nursing Service, Inc.," Volume 22, Number 4, Spring 1947
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-midwives of the Kentucky Committee Ready for the Day's Calls," Winter 1926-1927 - 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.
- 1926-1927
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"Nurse-midwives of the Kentucky Committee Ready for the Day's Calls," Winter 1926-1927
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.
- "A Midwife in Mississippi" - Most babies in the southern United States were born with the help of midwives--often Black women with little formal education--until the 1950s. Sometimes called "Granny midwives," they served racially diverse communities using long-established cultural practices. However, by the turn of the 20th century, midwives faced discrimination from the medical establishment, who called for regulations to modernize or possibly eradicate traditional midwifery.
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"A Midwife in Mississippi"
Most babies in the southern United States were born with the help of midwives--often Black women with little formal education--until the 1950s. Sometimes called "Granny midwives," they served racially diverse communities using long-established cultural practices. However, by the turn of the 20th century, midwives faced discrimination from the medical establishment, who called for regulations to modernize or possibly eradicate traditional midwifery.