Van de Vrede, Jane, 1880-1972

Bacteriologist, nurse, and nursing administrator; specialized in public health.

From the description of Jane van de Vrede collection, 1913-1973. (Boston University). WorldCat record id: 70970928

Jane Van de Vrede was a federal official, nursing administrator, bacteriologist, researcher, and pioneer in Georgia public health. Her contributions included establishing higher educational standards for Georgia nurses during 1920-1930 and serving either as president or on the board of directors of nearly every organization concerned with the nursing profession. Ms. Van de Vrede also served as State Director of Women and Professional Projects (later the Division of Professional and Service Projects) for the Georgia W.P.A. during the New Deal era. She worked in the Atlanta area most of her adult life.

From the description of Jane Van de Vrede Work Projects Administration records and other papers, 1913-1973 (bulk 1930-1955). (Georgia Department of Archives and History Library). WorldCat record id: 145567923

From the description of Jane Van de Vrede Work Projects Administration records and other papers, 1913-1973 (bulk 1930-1955). (Georgia Department of Archives and History Library). WorldCat record id: 38476109