Blanche Liffick Morton collection
Collection
Identifier: L112
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, programs, photographs, publications, other documents, and an American flag from Blanche Liffick Morton and the American Red Cross, Women's Overseas Service League, and Indiana League for Nursing in Indiana, England and France ranging from 1917 to 1966 regarding nursing, World War I, the American Red Cross, Indiana League for Nursing, and the Women's Overseas Service League.
Dates
- 1917-1966
Creator
- Morton, Blanche Liffick (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Blanche Liffick Morton was born March 13, 1895 to William and Mary Liffick of Wabash, Clark County, Illinois. She was a nurse in England during World War I and was later involved in the American Red Cross, Women's Overseas Service League, and the Indiana League of Nursing. Active in nursing education and organizing, she was also a recipient of the Rose Sussman Award. Blanche married physician Walter Phillips Morton sometime between 1920 and 1930. Blanche Liffick Morton died in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 1973.
Extent
5.2 Cubic Feet (2 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2017/03/13 by Lauren Patton. EAD finding aid created 2017/03/13 by Lauren Patton.
Creator
- Morton, Blanche Liffick (Person)
- Title
- Blanche Liffick Morton collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
