Rebecca Usher diary, Jan. 10, 1865- Jan. 1, 1872
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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Description
Diary of Rebecca Usher describing events from the Civil War. She served as a nurse in Army field hospitals in Virginia and Pennsylvania.
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Other Information
- Title: Rebecca Usher diary, Jan. 10, 1865- Jan. 1, 1872
- Creator: Rebecca Usher
- 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
Usher, Rebecca, 1821-1919--Diaries.
Nurses, American
Manuscripts
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Participation, Female.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narrative.
Women in war--History--19th century
Hospitals--Virginia--City Point.
People
Other Keywords
Military , Personal narrative , Organizations & movements , Personal writing , 19th century. , Industry & work , Diaries
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