Women's Relief Corps
Title
Women's Relief Corps
Description
This photo shows thirteen women posing for the camera. Some of the have medals, while others don't. It is believed that the one's wearing medals were married to men who had been killed during the Civil War. The Women's Relief Corps at Pacific University consisted of women who were or widows of men who had fought in the Civil War. These women would help run activities and different events for Memorial Day, which included teaching patriotism and nationalism to all ages. Members of the Women's Relief Corps would also petition the Federal Government for nurses pensions.
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PUApic_012812.jpg
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