SummaryCaption: "Ruth Skinner, R. N., director of the Prospect Heights School of Nursing, presided at exercises held in the hospital when 16 'angels of the wards' received their coveted caps. ..." Others pictured are new nurses Kathleen Gallagher, Mildred Foreman, wearing an original school uniform, and Lillian Goffredo, and Dorothea Friedman, R. N.
NoteGrease pencil cropping marks; retouched. Stamped on verso: date: Aug. 4, 1951; Brooklyn Eagle; Photo by Herbert Newlin. Title from caption on verso.
SubjectCommencement ceremonies -- New York (State) -- New York ; Nurses -- New York (State) -- New York ; Nursing students -- New York (State) -- New York
Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
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