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Object Name |
Letter |
Source |
Iowa Masonic Library |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.002.003 |
Credit line |
Iowa Masonic Library - Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Description |
Letter possibly written by Isobel D. Pirie-Beyea, who served as a nurse during World War I and was from Cedar Rapids, IA. Content can be used with the following standards: 9-12 SS.WH 9-12.28 Iowans Influence World History in a lesson on individuals from Iowa who served in WWI and the impact war had on an individual. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Notes |
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Additional Research & Sources |
Originally from Cedar Rapids, Pirie-Beyea served as a nurse in Europe from 1914-1918 in the Red Cross Military Hospital under Col. Joseph Blake. On site, Pirie-Beyea, who often went by her nickname "Scotty" because of her Scottish background, endured daily bombings and was present during the "Big Bertha" bombings of Paris. She continued her work at two others stations following Paris: the Evacution Hospital No. 6 at Meaux, France and a hospital in St. Mihiel, France. |
Notes on Related Objects |
Object is related to the following library resources, which can be found by searching the catalog number in the advanced search section: Catalog #: 2018.045.045- History of Linn County, Iowa 2018.045.072- The Story of Iowa: A Children's History 2018.045.075- One Hundred Topics in Iowa History 2018.045.083- A History of the People of Iowa 2018.045.110- History of Medicine in Iowa |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - State/National |
County Tag |
Linn |
People |
Pirie-Beyea, Isobel |
Relation |
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Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
Health & Wellness People War & Conflict WW1 |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Iowa Masonic Library and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
