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World War I German-American Nurse's diary
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  • Language of Material: English
    Contributing Institution: USC Libraries Special Collections
    Title: World War I German-American Nurse's diary
    Identifier/Call Number: 6129
    Physical Description: 0.88 linear feet. 1 box
    Date (inclusive): 1914-1916
    Abstract: Diary of a German-American nurse who served in Europe during World War I. The first entry, dated September 1, 1914, was written on board ship and describes the beginning of her trans-Atlantic journey. The latest entry is dated May of 1916. In addition to the English-language entries (which make up the bulk of the diary) are entries and poems in German, some of which are in a different hand. The diary also includes some sketches, dedicated to "Olga" (presumably the author), as well as a clipping, three photographs, a souvenir handkerchief, a letter, some fabric swatches, and a piece of paper with an official stamp from the German police station in Brussels.
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    Scope and Contents

    Diary of a German-American nurse who served in Europe during World War I. The first entry, dated September 1, 1914, was written on board ship and describes the beginning of her trans-Atlantic journey. The latest entry is dated May of 1916. In addition to the English-language entries (which make up the bulk of the diary) are entries and poems in German, some of which are in a different hand. The diary also includes some sketches, dedicated to "Olga" (presumably the author), as well as a clipping, three photographs, a souvenir handkerchief, a letter, some fabric swatches, and a piece of paper with an official stamp from the German police station in Brussels.

    Conditions Governing Access

    Advance notice required for access.

    Conditions Governing Use

    All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

    Preferred Citation

    [Box/folder no. or item name], World War I German-American Nurse's diary, Collection no. 6129, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

    Purchased from Walkabout Books, October 17, 2016.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Women nurses -- Personal narratives -- Archival resources
    World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives -- Archival resources
    Diaries