Object Details
Description
Linda Richards (July 27, 1841 – April 16, 1930) is generally considered the first professionally trained nurse in the United States. Richards graduated in 1873 from the New England Hospital for Women and Children in Boston. The Hospital was founded in 1862 for the exclusive use of women and children, and in 1872, Dr. Susan Dimock organized the nursing training program. Five student nurses were in the first graduating class. Linda Richards was the first to complete the required one year of courses and clinical work, and the first to receive a diploma.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
New England Hospital for Women and Children Nurses' Alumnae Association
ID Number
MG.M-09708
catalog number
M-09708
accession number
227740
Object Name
photograph
Measurements
overall: 1/8 in x 4 1/2 in x 5 7/8 in; .3175 cm x 11.43 cm x 14.9225 cm
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
associated subject
Nursing
Subject
Women's History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1444535