Name/Title
Ellen Coleman Israel CollectionEntry/Object ID
1999.17Tags
Further researchScope and Content
Ellen Coleman Israel (August 16, 1882 - July 11, 1975) graduated from the School of Nursing in 1910. After graduating from nursing school, she was in charge of the operating room at the Emergency Hospital in Annapolis, before joining the staff at the University Hospital in Baltimore. Before she retired in 1945, her career included a stint as the assistant to the acting superintendent of nurses. From 1918-1919, she served in France as a member of the Army Nurse Corps at Base Hospital 42.
She remained active in the UMSON Alumni Association, and held many positions, in addition to volunteering with the Altar Guild ff St. Paul's Church (Episcopal) at Charles and Saratoga Streets in Baltimore.
After her death, her niece, Emma Bird Revelle, inherited a steamer trunk of Ellen Israel's possessions, including correspondence during her college years, her service in World War I, photographs, her WWI ANC uniform, hat, and shoes, and other memorabilia. Ellen Coleman Israel is buried in Greenmount Cemetery, Baltimore, near family members.Collection
Ellen Coleman Israel CollectionAcquisition
Accession
1999.17Source or Donor
Emma Bird RevelleAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Mrs. Emma Bird Revelle in memory of Ellen Coleman Israel '1910Archive Details
Primary Language
EnglishArchive Notes
Date(s) Created: 1906-1920 [bulk dates 1918-1919]
Date(s): 1906-1920 [bulk dates 1918-1919]
Archivist's Notes: Family correspondence includes many nicknames. Estelle Bird Israel (1872-1975) was known as "Sister" though children in the family called her "Arnie." Ellen Coleman Israel (1882-1975) was called "Ninie," though her parents called her "Nellie." Florence Israel Bird (1882-1979) was known as "Baby." The "Uncle Rog" who appears in the correspondence was Rogers Israel (1854-1921), Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Erie, PA.
Level of Description: FolderCondition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
Many of the letters are in very poor condition, and should be encapsulated for protection.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Israel, Ellen Coleman, "Ninie" or "Nellie,"1982-1975Person or Organization
Israel, Florence Elise, "Baby," 1882-1979Person or Organization
Israel, Estelle Bird, "Sister" or "Arnie," 1872-1962Person or Organization
Israel, Rogers, "Uncle Rog," 1854-1921Related Entries
Notes
Related Units of Description: 1999.17.1-15
1999.15.1-
1997.246Provenance
Notes
Admin or Biographical History: Ellen Coleman Israel (August 16, 1882 - July 11, 1975) graduated from the School of Nursing in 1910. After graduating from nursing school, she was in charge of the operating room at the Emergency Hospital in Annapolis, before joining the staff at the University Hospital in Baltimore. Before she retired in 1945, her career included a stint as the assistant to the acting superintendent of nurses. From 1918-1919, she served in France as a member of the Army Nurse Corps at Base Hospital 42.General Notes
Note
Tag Date: 2021-08-24 15:52:49.999000
Tag Notes: FOLDER LIST FOR GOD'S SAKE
Notes: Family correspondence includes many nicknames. Estelle Bird Israel (1872-1975) was known as "Sister" though children in the family called her "Arnie." Ellen Coleman Israel (1882-1975) was called "Ninie," though her parents called her "Nellie." Florence Israel Bird (1882-1979) was known as "Baby." The "Uncle Rog" who appears in the correspondence was Rogers Israel (1854-1921), Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Erie, PA.
Status By: Kirsten Hammerstrom
Status Date: 2021-08-24Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
June 5, 2000Updated By
khammerstrom@umaryland.eduUpdate Date
October 17, 2024
