Rebecca Usher diary, 1865-1872
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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Diary of Rebecca Usher describing events from the Civil War. She served as a nurse in Army field hospitals in Virginia and Pennsylvania. The diary entries span from January 10, 1865 through January 1, 1872.
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- Title: Rebecca Usher diary, 1865-1872
- Creator: Usher, Rebecca
- Creation Date: 1865 - 1872
- Subject Date: 1865 - 1872
- State: ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions (cm): 16 x 10
- Local Code: Coll. 9
- Object Type: Text
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Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narrative.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Participation, Female.
Nurses, American
Manuscripts
Usher, Rebecca, 1821-1919--Diaries.
Women in war--History--19th century
Hospitals--Virginia--City Point.
People
Other Keywords
19th century.
Diaries
Industry & work
Military
Organizations & movements
Personal narrative
Personal writing
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