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During the 1890’s, community individuals and organizations spearheaded a campaign to raise funds for building a “proper” hospital in Knoxville.

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Hospital Building and Promoting Board Applies for Charter (1896)

KGH School of Nursing Posted on March 26, 2015 by BillieMarch 26, 2015

Soon To Be Incorporated.  Ladies of Hospital Board Applied for a Charter Yesterday The ladies of the hospital board have applied for a charter, as was decided to do sometime ago.  The chartered organization is to be the “Hospital Building … Continue reading →

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Knoxville Will Have a Hospital — 1896 Newspaper Editorial

KGH School of Nursing Posted on March 26, 2015 by BillieMarch 26, 2015

[Editorial Remark] They may not do it in a year; but if the ladies who are now giving it their attention only persevere, Knoxville will have a hospital. Source:  Knoxville Daily Journal and Tribune, May 31, 1896, page 10

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Need for a Knoxville Hospital — Newspaper Editorial in 1895

KGH School of Nursing Posted on March 17, 2015 by BillieMarch 26, 2015

The Need of a Hospital It is as much a Christian duty to minister to the wants of the sick and to relieve as far as possible those who are in pian [sic] and distress, as it is to attend … Continue reading →

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Newspaper Lauds Women’s Efforts Toward Hospital in 1896

KGH School of Nursing Posted on March 21, 2015 by BillieMarch 25, 2015

A number of good women in Knoxville have determined that Knoxville shall have a hospital.  It will require the exercise of patience and perseverance to accomplish their object, but The Journal believes they will do it.  Men have failed in … Continue reading →

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Hospital Building and Promoting Board Adopts Constitution (1896)

KGH School of Nursing Posted on March 21, 2015 by BillieMarch 25, 2015

Active Steps Taken to Advance the Hospital Movement Enthusiastic Meeting Held Yesterday, at Which a Constitution Was Adopted.  Other Business The ladies of the hospital committee met in regular session yesterday morning in the Y. M. C. A. rooms.  A … Continue reading →

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Medical Society Discusses “Decent” Hospital in 1895

KGH School of Nursing Posted on March 22, 2015 by BillieMarch 25, 2015

Medical Society.  Reporters Will Not Be Admitted to the Meetings.  Lively Discussion over the Question of Professional Ethics — Favor a Decent Hospital The Knox County Medical society is nothing if not ultra on professional etiquette.  So think several members … Continue reading →

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The Proposed Hospital: A Letter to the Editor in 1895

KGH School of Nursing Posted on March 23, 2015 by BillieMarch 25, 2015

The Proposed Hospital.  A Well Citizen Expresses Himself on the Subject Editor Journal:  The suggestion has come from some quarter (and certainly not too soon) that Knoxville stands in need of an “up-to-date” Hospital.  The present small and incomplete City … Continue reading →

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Knoxville Turn Verein Donation to Hospital Fund in 1896

KGH School of Nursing Posted on March 24, 2015 by BillieMarch 25, 2015

Fifty Dollars Donated Knoxville Turn Verein Swells the Hospital Fund The Knoxville Turnverein [sic] held its semi-annual election of officers yesterday afternoon at Turner’s park.  The following gentlemen were installed in places of trust: President — C. Aebli Vice-President — … Continue reading →

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German and Cotillion Clubs’ Fund-raiser for Hospital in 1896

KGH School of Nursing Posted on March 25, 2015 by BillieMarch 25, 2015

For the Hospital.  Society Young People Will Give a Boat Excursion The hospital movement is increasing in favor each day, and additional interest is being manifested and new help being proffered constantly.  The lastest [sic] benefit movement is the proposed … Continue reading →

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