St. Luke's in the Desert. Board of Visitors (Tucson, Ariz.)

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Tubercular sanitorium for men; opened in 1917 and cared for tuberculosis patients until 1969 when it changed its emphasis to shelter care. St. Luke's Board of Visitors was a women's volunteer fundraising organization organized by Rev. William Dixon, rector of Grace Episcopal Church.

From the description of Board of Visitors records, 1931-1962. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 42251701

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creatorOf St. Luke's in the Desert. Board of Visitors (Tucson, Ariz.). Board of Visitors records, 1931-1962. Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Arizona--Tucson
Tucson (Ariz.)
Subject
Baile de los Flores (Event)
Charities
Tuberculosis
Women in charitable work
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Active 1931

Active 1962

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