Jeffrey Magut Posted January 7, 2007 Share #1 Posted January 7, 2007 These are some items from a collection relating to an Army Nurse from 1917-1919. Lora Timmons was from Connecticut. Here is her photo and War Risk Insurance Policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Magut Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share #2 Posted January 7, 2007 There is a large group of letters, postcards and other paper including an original Unit fight song written by Lora for "Unit 54" of th ANC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Magut Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted January 7, 2007 Her ANC collar insignia, interestingly not a matched pair, but darn close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Magut Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted January 7, 2007 Now my favorite part...her black straw hat, sometimes called the "Roosevelt" hat. These hats are so fragile, it's amazing any survived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcraidergirl Posted January 8, 2007 Share #5 Posted January 8, 2007 Wow! That is amazing group, especially that hat!!!!! I've only seen that had in pictures!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted January 8, 2007 Share #6 Posted January 8, 2007 The straw hat is a real beauty Jeffrey Those are some nice (and rare!) items! Greetings Sofie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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