M.J. (Martha Jane) Ekstrand papers

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: IHRC616

Staff Only

Abstract

Photos, newsletter articles (by M.J. Ekstrand) and transport ship newsletter pertaining to Ekstrand's experience as a nurse aboard the USAT Gen. Harry Taylor. In 1949-1950 the ship carried European displaced persons to America.

Dates

1949-1950

Creator

Ekstrand, M.J. (Person)

Language of Materials

English

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

In, 1949-1950 Martha Jane Ekstrand served as a nurse on the US Army Transport ship General Harry Taylor, used at that time to transport European post-WWII displaced persons from camps in Germany and Austria to the United States. She has also been active (as Trustee/Secretary) in the Francis Maria Foundation for Justice and Peace.

Extent

1 linear inch

Additional Description

PROVENANCE

Collection acquired from M.J. Ekstrand of Weymouth, MA, in April 2001.

Subjects

Displaced persons Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Ekstrand, M. J. (Martha-Jane) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Refugees Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Transportation Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings