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Capping Ceremony for Nursing Students of St. Mary's Hospital

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Forty nursing students at St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing receive their caps at a ceremony in the hospital chapel. The nurses have successfully completed their preparatory period, the first goal in their nursing education and training.

Date Created:
February 27, 1951
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created February 27, 1951

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.3856

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011UJM
Legacy ID
WHi 69753

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