Bellevue Alumnae Center for Nursing History
Limited Edition Nursing Pin Notecards
Notecard Set 1

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In 1893, Lillian Wald established a "nurses' settlement" to provide nursing services to Manhattan's immigrant poor.

Mabel K. Staupers engaged in a life-long struggle to break down color barriers in health care services and the profession of nursing.

Lavinia Dock, 1886 graduate of Bellevue Hospital's Training School for nurses and charter member of NYSNA, was one of nursing's most influential leaders.

Annie Damer was an 1885 graduate of Bellevue Hospital's Training school for nurses.

Sophia French Palmer was an influential nursing pioneer.