Agnes J. Martin letters, 1918-1919.

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Agnes J. Martin letters, 1918-1919.

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Letters (originals and typewritten copies) written by Martin, an American Red Cross nurse who was stationed at the United States Base Hospital, Camp Sherman and with the American Expeditionary Forces in France and Germany. The letters have data on her work, entertainment, and travel. They were addressed to the S. K. Virtue family, to her mother (Mrs. Kate P. Martin), and to other relatives.

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Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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