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Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her daughter
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her daughter
Description:
Discusses upcoming plans and finances. Mentions the Civil War nurse Clara Thomas.
Date:
1864-12-01
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
James M. Barnard letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
James M. Barnard letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
James M. Barnard was an Executive Committee secretary of the Executive Committee of Boston Associates, a department of the United States Sanitary Commission. Praises Abby and her daughter Sally, who have been working as war nurses. Contemplates the friends he has made during the Civil War, saying "One of the great compensations of this war will be that the real lovers of humanity and progress will be drawn more closely together." Asks her how he may "in any way promote [her] future plans for our gallant soldiers." Will be sending more books to the hospital at Point Lookout, Maryland, as well as some wine. Hopes to visit her on his next trip to New York.
Date:
1863-09-01
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
James M. Barnard letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
James M. Barnard letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
James M. Barnard was an Executive Committee secretary of the Executive Committee of Boston Associates, a department of the United States Sanitary Commission. Recommends a young lady who wants to volunteer with Abby at the army hospital in Point Lookout, Maryland. Discusses Dr. John Stearns, who expects to be transferred to a hospital. Hopes she has received the box of books, and is willing to send more. Mentions meeting the Woolsey sisters. Hopes to see her when he travels to New York.
Date:
1863-10-03
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Alfred J. Bloor letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Alfred J. Bloor letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Alfred Janson Bloor was an architect, author, and assistant secretary of the U.S. Sanitary Commission during the Civil War. Written on Sanitary Commission stationery. Discusses Dr. Douglas, and mentions people/events surrounding Gettysburg. Happy to hear of her success at the hospital in Point Lookout, Maryland.
Date:
1863-07-19
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her brother
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her brother
Description:
Possibly to her brother John Hopper. Thanks him for the money which arrived safely. She is occupied with the sick of Blenker's Division. The surgeon in charge is a son of the artist Rubens Peale, and Abby is helping him arrange the hospital.
Date:
1862-05-02
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Dr. J. H. Douglas letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Dr. J. H. Douglas letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Dr. John Hancock Douglas was the chief of inspection and associate secretary of the U.S. Sanitary Commission. Written on Sanitary Commission stationery. Mentions multiple people, including Miss Sewall, Dr. Wagner, Mr. Olmstead, Mr. Knapp, and Dr. Stearns. Asks for advice about two nurses who allege that they were dismissed from the hospital at Point Lookout, Maryland, without probable cause and want to remain in the service.
Date:
1863-03-03
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Corporal George Everett letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Corporal George Everett letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Corp. Everett participated in the running of the Hammond "Gazette" at the army hospital in Point Lookout, Maryland. Discusses Abby leaving her work as an army nurse when her house was destroyed in the draft riots of New York. Discusses recent events at Point Lookout, including a visit from Dorothea Dix, the behavior of the nurses in Abby's absence, the establishment of an adjoining prisoner of war camp, and the arrival of several doctors. Bought an office from someone named Hobbs.
Date:
1863-08-09
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Letter draft of a nurse at the Woman's Hospital of Philadelphia
Title:
Letter draft of a nurse at the Woman's Hospital of Philadelphia
Description:
Addressed to "My dear friend"; the author identifies herself as "Miss Spitzer." Describes in detail Spitzer's work as a nurse at the Woman's Hospital of Philadelphia, giving a typical day's schedule and discussing her time in different wards. Also describes the hospital's surroundings, facilities, and physical layout. Mentions that the racial integration of the free ward encouraged some white patients to pay to be moved to the segregated paid ward. Also describes Christmas on the children's ward.
Date:
1896-05-31
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Katharine Wistar Elkinton letter to Katharine Evans Mason
Title:
Katharine Wistar Elkinton letter to Katharine Evans Mason
Description:
Written to Elkinton's mother while Elkinton was in France as a relief worker. Discusses her work in the maternity ward and expresses a dislike of nursing. Describes her leisure time in Ch√¢lons and her efforts to acquire a posting near her husband Howard in Sermaize.
Date:
1917-08-25
Collection:
Elkinton Family papers, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
1867 September 8, Woodford, to My dear Chelly
Title:
1867 September 8, to My dear Chelly
Date:
1867-09-08
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
1893 September 12, Awbury, to Dear Lillie, Woodbourne
Title:
1893 September 12, Woodbourne
Date:
1893-09-12
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
1883 September 20, Woodbourne, to Mother
Title:
1883 September 20, to Mother
Date:
1883-09-20
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
Martha Schofield diary, 1862-1863
Title:
Martha Schofield diary, 1862-1863
Description:
Diary of Martha Schofield, with entries dated between February 1, 1862 and January 31, 1863. Records her daily life, including her health, religious beliefs, personal relationships, and work as a nurse and teacher (possibly at African American schools). Frequently references the Civil War.
Date:
1862-02-01 - 1863-01-31
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Rev. J. Nicholas Stansbury letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Rev. J. Nicholas Stansbury letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Thanks Gibbons, who worked as a nurse during the Civil War, for sending news and the belongings of his brother, who had passed away while under Gibbons's care.
Date:
1864-05-16
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Lloyd Knight letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Lloyd Knight letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Tells Gibbons how much she is missed by the men at the military hospital at Point Lookout, where she had worked as a nurse until recently. Discusses events at the hospital, especially its transition to caring for wounded Confederates and the contrast between their treatment and that of Union wounded. Is upset that there are only Catholic nurses and no Protestant women. Mentions his mail-related work and Frank Nichols.
Date:
1863-11-29
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Grace Bristed letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Grace Bristed letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Has arrived safely from Baltimore, and misses Point Lookout, Maryland, where she worked as an army nurse. Discusses recent events concerning family/friends, including her mother Elizabeth Buckminster Dwight Sedgwick (Mrs. Charles Sedgwick), the health of her Aunt Kate (possibly Catharine Maria Sedgwick), and Abby's family members. Mentions Abby's "dismissal of that Rebel Master" and people calling her "a great woman." Will write to Abby's daughter Sally soon and pay her back the money she owes.
Date:
1863-04-30
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Rev. J. Nicholas Stansbury letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Rev. J. Nicholas Stansbury letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Thanks Gibbons, who worked as a nurse during the Civil War, for tending to his brother in his final hours.
Date:
1864-05-07
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Jonathan Letterman letter
Title:
Jonathan Letterman letter
Description:
Major Jonathan Letterman was a surgeon and Medical Director for the Union Army during the Civil War; he is credited for developing the modern methods of triage and medical management in war settings. Says he has enclosed a report of Assistant Surgeon Alden concerning the interference of the Mayor and the ladies of the town in Hospital conduct.
Date:
1864-09-26
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Henry M. Loud letter
Title:
Henry M. Loud letter
Description:
Recommends Miss Ann Olcott for the position of hospital nurse.
Date:
1865-01-06
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Maria E. McKaye letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Maria E. McKaye letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Declines an appointment and participation with the Army Nurse Association because of the her husband's illness, but is willing to donate money.
Date:
1865-12-02
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College

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