St. John's North Wing, built in 1943. General Motors gave $150,00 toward its construction. In the 1940's and 50's, the words Hickey Memorial were part of the hospital name.
This picture of the remodelled John Hickey house which became St. John's Hospital in Anderson is labelled St. Mary's Hospital. St. John's was known by this name for a short time in its early days.
In 1893, after his wife's death, John Hickey donated his home and its surrounding land to the Sisters of the Holy Cross, in gratitude for the care given his wife. In 1894, after the house was remodeled, it took its first patients. This three...
A photograph of the St. John's Lutheran Church at the crossroads north of the city of Dubois, IN. This building was built in 1894 and used until 1930 whereupon a brick structure was built and replaced this church. Keywords: church, building, trees.
Monroe County (Ind.) -- History; Wylie Family -- Correspondence; Martin, Margaret Wylie (1826 - 1898); Bloomington (Ind.) -- History; Women -- Indiana -- Monroe County
Margaret writes about the death of her mother, who died in the arms of Dr. Dodds. Describes the condition of the family following that event.
Monroe County (Ind.) -- History; Bloomington (Ind.) -- History; Wylie, Jane Melheme (Jen) (1836 - 1865); Wylie Family -- Correspondence; Women -- Indiana -- Monroe County
Jane expresses frustration with letters unanswered, the war, and the longing for peace. She relays witnessing marching soldiers and discusses the Presbyterian and Episcopal churches, incl. Professor Ballentine. Uses the word "secesh" when speaking...
