Griggs Correspondence with and regarding Mary E. Merritt, 1905-04-29
Scope and Contents
Berea College, Nursing, 1902; Mary E. Merritt (1881 - 1953) was the first black nurse to be licensed in Kentucky and a recipient of the Mary Mahoney Medal for distinguished service in nursing from the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses. Born in Berea, Kentucky. Attended Berea College until 1903 when the Day Law forced segregation of the college. Completed nurses training at Freedman's Hospital in Washington, D.C. She was Superintendent of nursing at Red Cross Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky (1914 - 1945). Includes letter from Whitney M. Young.
Dates
- created: 1905-04-29
Creator
- From the Collection: Berea College (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.
Extent
From the Collection: 42.50 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the Berea College Special Collections and Archives Repository
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Berea Kentucky 40404 US
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