Papers, 1923-1974 (inclusive).

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Papers, 1923-1974 (inclusive).

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Correspondence and photos describe Pedersen's trip around the world, 1923-1925, and her teaching in East Asia. Manuscripts of speeches, annotated articles, programs, and clippings pertain to nursing and veterans. Included is correspondence on domiciliary facilities for women veterans.

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Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏

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United States. Veterans Administration

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Pedersen, Thyra E., ca.1889-

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A teacher at Union Girls School in Hangchow, China, and at The Sgaw Karen High School in Bassein, Burma (1923-1925), Pedersen was assistant director of the nursing service of the U.S. Veterans Administration (ca. 1925-1943); rehabilitation officer for the American Legion (1947-1950), and chief nurse at two VA facilities. She worked to combat discrimination against women veterans. From the description of Papers, 1923-1974 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 23200679...

Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing), III, 1930-2021

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Adlai Ewing Stevenson III (October 10, 1930 – September 6, 2021) was an American lawyer, business executive, and politician. A member of the Democratic Party and the son of former Illinois Governor and two-time presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson, he represented the state of Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 1970 to 1981 and was twice a candidate for Governor of Illinois. Born in Chicago, Stevenson attended the Milton Academy in Massachusetts, Harrow School in England, and Harvard College. ...

Veterans of foreign wars of the United States

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Percy, Charles H., 1919-2011

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Senator. From the description of Reminiscences of Charles Harting Percy : oral history, 1970. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 86147380 Epithet: US senator British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000561.0x000067 ...

American legion

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Veteran's organization. From the description of Records, 1893-1927. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36805972 Association of veterans of American wars. Formed by a group of World War I officers, the American Legion is the world's largest veteran's organization. From the description of Records, 1960-1987. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 61206804 The American Legion was founded in 1919 by veterans returning from Europe after Worl...