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Memorializing life of Florence Nightingale

Caption: "Memorializing life of Florence Nightingale--Wilma Smith of 1709 Avenue W, left, and Barbara Bergenfeld of 1855 75th St., next to her, light the traditional candles from one held by Emma E. Heller, Director of Nurses of Brooklyn Jewish Hospital at capping ceremonies for 14 student nurses held at the hospital, 555 Prospect Place. Looking on, left to right, are Dr. Louis Berger, president of the medical board; Paul Meyer, Jr., executive director, and Murray L. Jacobs, chairman of Committee of Nursing".

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