Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington, Va.)
Organization
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Lt. Col. Rachel Diane (Rae) Landy Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-785
Abstract
Lt. Col. Rachel Diane (Rae) Landy was a nursing pioneer in the development of health services in Palestine under the auspices of Hadassah from 1913-1915, and served as a U.S. Army nurse in World War I through World War II. The collection documents hospital care in Palestine and the history of Hadassah; career women in the early 20th century, particularly military personnel and profession innovators; and the Cleveland, Ohio Jewish community, school system, and George Crile U.S. Army Hospital. Documents include correspondence, reminiscences, legal documents, newspaper and magazine clippings, and photographs.
Dates:
undated, 1913-2000