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Contributing Institution:
The Huntington Library
Title: Camilla Treadwell papers
Creator:
Treadwell, Camilla
Identifier/Call Number: mssTreadwell
Physical Description:
0.42 Linear Feet
(1 box)
Date (inclusive): 1912-1948
Abstract: Papers belonging to World War I American nurse Camilla Treadwell.
Language of Material: Materials are in English and French.
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[Identification of item]. Camilla Treadwell papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
On long-term loan from the Los Angeles County Medical Association, 1992.
Camilla Treadwell was abroad when World War I was declared. She entered the service of the American Red Cross in Paris, France.
Her work as a nurse on the field of battle, often near the front of the lines, was commended by the commanders of the allied
armies, who bestowed on her the highest decorations, among them the cross of the French Legion of Honor. Treadwell also was
made honorary corporal by a unit of the famous French "Blue Devils." She was wounded several times in action.
The papers of Camilla Treadwell mainly consist of photographs (negatives and and black-and-white), depicting her services
as a nurse overseas during the war, including photographs of soldiers and other nurses. There are 15 items of correspondence,
almost half in French, organized chronologically. Much of the correspondence is from New York State Bank concerning a loan.
Ephemera includes business cards, empty envelopes, identity cards, individual booklets, a map, blank postcards, receipts,
and invoices.
Processed by Gina C Giang in September 2013. In 2022 Brooke M. Black created a finding aid.
Arranged alphabetically by format.
Former call number: mssTreadwell papers.
Forms part of: Los Angeles County Medical Association Collection.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Nurses
Women -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Sources
World War 1914-1918 -- Participation, Female
World War 1914-1918 -- Women -- France
World War, 1914-1918 -- Women -- United States
Black-and-white photographs
Letters (correspondence) -- Frances -- 20th century
Letters (correspondence) -- United States -- 20th century
Negatives (photographs)
Postcards
Brechner, Kevin
American National Red Cross. Nursing Service
Los Angeles County Medical Association