Shared Photo: Edith Sprague and her fellow nurses of Sprague Hospital circa 1908

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I wanted to share this family photo of Edith Myers with the community. Location: Huron, Beadle, South Dakota. Date: unknown.

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Thank you for sharing this lovely photo

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Did you know that at one time each nursing school awarded its own distinctive cap to the nurses it graduated?  That cap was a prized possession and part of the nurse's identity.  My aunt used to be able to tell which school another nurse trained at just by looking at her cap.

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Wow i didn't know that.  Very cool.

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In Regard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nurse%27s_cap

C'est Bon Magnifique

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What a wonderful picture!

Taylor

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I read her bio, she was something! Thank you for sharing.

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She certainly was.  I wish i had known her.

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YES, i read her bio. she was indeed one strong lady! She earns respect, and a great 'photo too.