Teen Canteeners studying to be Nurses Aides: Patricia Vasen, Joyce Chapman, and Nelia Peyton

Creator

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Identifier

20031207

Description

Members of the Fort Worth Teen Canteen are studying to become nurse's aides with the American Red Cross. Patricia Vasen is aiding Joyce Chapman in a lesson in turning the patient, Nelia Peyton. All three women are part of the training program. Patricia is wearing a collared dress with a floral apron. Joyce is wearing a dress with a polka dot apron. They are shown standing next to Nelia's hospital bed. In the room there are health-related posters on a wall. Classes are being held at the Tarrant County Health Center. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram evening edition, July 20, 1944.

Archival Date

1944-07-18

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-315

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Vasen, Patricia; Chapman, Joyce; Peyton, Nelia; Nurses; Teaching; Students; Dresses; Aprons; Teen Canteen; Beds; Hospitals; Sick persons; County Health Center; Tarrant County Health Center; Fort Worth Teen Canteen