Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
Naida F. Hoffman Hurlburt papers, 1915-2008
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hurlburt, Naida (Naida F. Hoffman)
- Title
- Naida F. Hoffman Hurlburt papers
- Dates
- 1915-2008 (inclusive)19152008
1942-1946 (bulk)19421946 - Quantity
- 7 linear feet, (10 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 2003-004
- Summary
- Naida F. Hoffman Hurlburt served in the Nurse Army Corps during World War II in the 46th General Hospital. She was stationed in North Africa and Southern France and eanred the rank of 1st Lieutenant in 1945. This collection consists of items collected during her time abroad, as well as memorabilia, photographs and ephemera.
- Repository
-
Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
OHSU Historical Collections & Archives
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd. MC:LIB
Portland, OR
97239
Telephone: 5034945587
hcaref@ohsu.edu - Access Restrictions
-
There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Naida F. Hoffman Hurlburt was born in Santana, Kansas on June 19, 1915. Ms. Hurlburt attended Santana High School and practiced as a student nurse in Garden City, Kansas at St. Catherine's Hospital. She served in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II in the 46th General Hospital. She was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, Oran, North Africa, and Besançon, France between July 15, 1942 and February 6, 1946. She was appointed 1st Lieutenant on April 16, 1945.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The materials consist of a nurse's official dress uniform (World War II) with insignia and unit citations, nurse's field jacket, fatigue shirt, musset bag, web belt, accessories, documents, financial statements, memorabilia, paraphernalia, and ephemera related to World War II and the 46th General Hospital. Also included are 2 photographs of Naida F. Hoffman Hurlburt and numerous black and white negatives of Africa, Europe and Ft. Riley.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
OHSU Historical Collections & Archives (HC&A) is the owner of the original materials and digitized images in our collections, however, the collection may contain materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Consult with HC&A to determine if we can provide permission for use.
Preferred Citation
Naida F. Hoffman Hurlburt papers, Collection Number 2003-004, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Naida F. Hoffman Hurlburt created and/or collected the materials. They were donated and transferred by Ms. Hurlburt to the Oregon Health & Science University Historical Collections & Archives in April 2003. The archivist processed the collection in April, 2003. The 2005 addendum was received and processed in December 2005.
Related Materials
1998-007 Hills, Hilderbrant, and Richards Papers 2000-005 Evart A. Tinker Photograph Albums 2000-006 Colonel Strohm's Nurse's Photograph Albums 2000-007 Charles F. Norris Photograph Albums 2001-001 46th General Hospital Records 2003-001 Kathryn D. Hilderbrant Collection
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
News clippings, Ephemera, and Various Documents, 1915-1946, (bulk 1942-1946) Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Newspaper: The Stars and Stripes – Mediterranean V2 N64. Saturday printed in Italy |
1945 February 24 |
| 1 | 1 | Photograph: "General Dwight D. Eisenhower Addressing the D-Day Troops" |
undated |
| 1 | 1 | Floor plan: Psychiatric Ward: Fort Riley |
undated |
| 1 | 1 | Street Map |
undated |
| 1 | 1 | Pamphlet: Army "Hit Kit", by John Stewart Black. N.Y.: Robbins Music Corp. song lyrics for troops |
1915, 1943 |
| 1 | 1 | War map of Europe |
undated |
| 1 | 1 | Switzerland Leave Center [-ise] Intermediate Section, Instructional information on leave |
1945 |
| 1 | 1 | Postcards: paintings of Oran, Algeria |
undated |
| 1 | 1 | Booklet: "For my Trips: The Best of Tips" |
undated |
| 1 | 1 | Postcard: Photograph of Hotel Schweizerhof: Lucerne, Switzerland |
undated |
| 1 | 1 | Menu: 46th General Hospital Christmas Dinner |
1944 |
| 1 | 1 | Booklet: "Pocket Guide to the Cities of Belgium and Luxembourg", published by the War Department |
undated |
| 1 | 1 | Schedule: Leave Action in Switzerland |
undated |
| 1 | 1 | Ticket - Hotel Central, Zurich, Switzerland |
undated |
| 1 | 1 | Ticket - Hotel Bristol, Lugano |
undated |
| 1 | 1 | Ticket - Bask Tramways |
undated |
| 1 | 1 | Church Bulletin: Easter Services |
undated |
| 1 | 1 | Name Tag: Reception |
undated |
| 1 | 1 | Program: Christmas |
1944 December 24-25 |
| 1 | 1 | Poster/Flyer: Excursion to Grass; The Fragnard Museum, Grass |
undated |
| 1 | 1 | Besançon, France; reproduced from Encyclopaedia Brittanica, Handwritten |
1929 |
| 1 | 1 | Newsletter: "London ARC Light" |
1945 April 7 |
| 1 | 1 | Adolph Hitler; in French |
undated |
| 1 | 2 | Postcard: Red Cross building, Fitzsimmons General Hospital |
undated |
| 1 | 2 | Postcard: Golf Course, Fitzsimmons General Hospital |
undated |
| 1 | 2 | Postcard: 147 Fitzsimmons General Hospital, Denver, Colorado |
undated |
| 1 | 2 | Booklet: Camp Kilmer; Instructions |
undated |
| 1 | 2 | Letter of Commendation: 46th General Hospital |
1944 November 29 |
| 1 | 2 | Pamphlet: Oran, Algeria |
1944 |
| 1 | 2 | Itinerary: "Sightseeing Around Paris" |
undated |
| 1 | 2 | Itinerary: "Excursion to Versailles" |
undated |
| 1 | 2 | Notice: Re: Hotel |
undated |
| 1 | 2 | Sheet Music: Ah! Le Petit vin Blanc", Lina Margy |
undated |
| 1 | 2 | Program: Theatre, Besançon |
1945 May |
| 1 | 2 | Pamphlet: Paris Guide, United States Army |
undated |
| 1 | 2 | Church Bulletin: Aboard USAHS John L. Clem |
undated |
| 1 | 2 | Certificate Affidavit and Customs declaration |
1945 November 2 |
| 1 | 3 | "Malaria" |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | "Check list for Military Personnel ordered to Foreign Duty" |
1942 October 5 |
| 1 | 3 | "Vital Statistics for the Principal [?]" |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | "Treatment of Gas casualties"; handwritten notes |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | Bag: Decorative paper bag: "Broderie Dentelles en Style" |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | Pamphlet: "Health Precautions for African and Asiatic Countries along Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea and Persian Gulf |
1943 |
| 1 | 3 | Newsletter: The 46th Hypo |
1943 November |
| 1 | 3 | Form: Last Will and Testament |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | Pamphlet: "When You are Overseas" |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | "Pay Guide for Officers, Army Nurses and Warrant Officers on Change of Station" |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | Request to retain camera and photographic equipment |
1943 January 12 |
| 1 | 3 | Pamphlet: "Chemical Irritants"; name, symbol, tactical classification |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | Letter: Capt. W.C. McLin to H. W. Dale, Chief, Income Tax Division, ca. |
1943 |
| 1 | 3 | "Initial Issue of Articles" |
1943 August 9 |
| 1 | 3 | "Memorandum to all Personnel Concerned: 46th General Hospital", authorized baggage allowances |
1943 August 2 |
| 1 | 3 | Pamphlet: "Enlisted Personnel: Things Not to Do, Things to Do". "Officers; Thing Not to Do, Things to Do" |
1943 May 20 |
| 1 | 3 | Notes: "Malaria" |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | Notes: "Systemic Poisons" |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | Receipt: Suitcase |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | Note: "Mustard gas" |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | Permission to Ride in Commercial or Army Air craft |
1943 May 24 |
| 1 | 3 | Notice of Nurses arrival at Fort Des Moines, IA, personnel roster |
1945 November 10 |
| 1 | 3 | Personnel roster: Fort Des Moines, Iowa |
1945 November 6 |
| 1 | 3 | "The Lung irritants" |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | "Lachrymators" |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | "Systemic poisons" |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | Checklist: Clothing and equipment |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | Officers and Nurses Clothing and Equipment Credit Form |
undated |
| 1 | 4 | Packet of financial statements |
1942-1945 |
| 1 | 5 | Photograph: Naida Hoffman |
undated |
| 1 | 5 | Photograph photocopy of Naida Hoffman |
undated |
| 1 | 5 | Christmas Greeting |
1944 |
| 1 | 5 | Certificate of Meri |
1945 September 13 |
| 1 | 5 | Orders |
1942 |
| 1 | 5 | Christmas Greeting |
undated |
| 1 | 5 | Menu: USAT George W. Goethals |
1943 |
| 1 | 5 | Newsletter: "Press New": USAT George W. Goethals |
1943 August 24-1943 August 30 |
| 1 | 5 | Personal Records Checklist |
undated |
| 1 | 5 | Life Insurance Policy |
undated |
| 1 | 5 | Correspondence |
1945 |
| 1 | 5 | Travel order |
1945 |
| 1 | 5 | Furlough |
1945 April |
| 1 | 5 | Promotion Papers |
1945 |
| 1 | 5 | Orders |
1945 |
| 1 | 5 | Processing schedule |
1945 |
| 1 | 5 | Separation request |
1945 |
| 1 | 5 | Amended orders |
1945 |
| 1 | 5 | Separation order |
1945 |
| 1 | 5 | Leave of absence |
1945 |
| 1 | 5 | Pay allotment |
1945 |
| 1 | 5 | War Savings Bond Certificate |
1943 |
| 1 | 5 | Pay allotment |
1944 |
| 1 | 5 | Magazine Article- Life: Paris |
1946 March 18 |
Artifacts, undatedReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 2
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 2 | 2 vases: "Afrique du Nord" |
undated |
| 2 | 1 wooden spoon |
undated |
| 2 | 1 wooden dish |
undated |
| 2 | 1 Paddle game [Russian patient made it] |
undated |
| 2 | 1 shrine [wood with "silver" figures] |
undated |
| 2 | 1 souvenir plaque |
undated |
| 2 | France: 2 doilies [made from salvaged mattress covers] |
undated |
| 3 | Barracks bag |
undated |
| 3 | Musset bag [Back pack issued at Fort Riley. Only a purse and the musset were allowed] |
undated |
| 3 | Sewing Kit |
undated |
| 4 | Mess kit |
undated |
| 4 | Cup |
undated |
| 4 | Canteen |
undated |
| 5 | Cap |
undated |
| 5 | Skirt |
undated |
| 5 | Shirt |
undated |
| 5 | Tie |
undated |
| 5 | Jacket |
undated |
| 5 | Metal: Silver insignia: First Lieutenant |
undated |
| 5 | Metal: Wreath insignia |
undated |
| 5 | Metal: Nurses Insignia |
undated |
| 5 | Metal: 4 sleeve stripes: each one signifies 6 months |
undated |
| 5 | Metal: Blue Arrow – right sleeve: 7th Army |
undated |
| 5 | Metal: Unit Citation: (blue): 2 years: European Theatre Operations |
undated |
| 5 | Metal: Unit Citation (red): good conduct |
undated |
| 5 | Overcoat |
undated |
| 5 | Overcoat lining |
undated |
| 5 | Hood lining |
undated |
| 5 | Fatigue shirt: short |
undated |
| 5 | Fatigue shirt: 2nd lieutenant |
undated |
| 5 | Fatigue shirt: Nurse Cadeuces |
undated |
| 5 | Field jacket: pile lined |
undated |
2005 Addendum, 1937-1997, (bulk 1942-1946) Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 6 | 1 | News clippings |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Manuscripts |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Mary Kain: remembrances |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Gladys L. Mathews: remembrances |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Naida Hoffman Hurlburt |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Peg Graham Iseli |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Asrid Christiansen Hansen |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Mary O'Boyle Baker |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Anna Jean Wolfskill Head |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Mary Kain |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Helen Kelly Vilcone |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Thelma Newland |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Donnelle Nesbitt Rodack |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Elizabeth Zimmerman Locke |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Harriet Walker |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Mary Warner Estabrook |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Leota Bradley Boyington |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Joan Hays Bergwall |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Mildred Shafer Maxfield |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Margaret Klein Clayton |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Kay Fisher Hilterbrant |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Myrtle Rainsberger Lewis |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Edith Moore Richards |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Irene Wold White |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Helen Gilberg |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Frances Hussy |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Norma Olson Ruberg |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Maxine Frederick Jones |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Betty Sherlock Olson |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Thelma Harris Jordan |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Lorraine Mason Andrews |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Margaret Smallwood Parks |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Ruby Hills |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Marion Swanson Holliday |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Jo Peck Walker |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Helen Sandall Ford |
undated |
| 6 | 2 | Diary photocopy: Naida Hurlburt - WWII: Kansas, Africa, Europe, United Kingdom, Kansas (2 copies) |
1942-1946 |
| 6 | 2 | Diary photocopy: Louise Baesen: WWII |
undated |
| 6 | 3 | Reunion newsletters Nurses of the 46th |
1972, 1981-1993, 1997 |
| 6 | 3 | Newsletters: The 46th Focus Vol. 1. No. 1 |
1972 July 15 |
| 6 | 3 | Invitation to reunion |
1972 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 place mats from a reunion |
1982 |
| 6 | 4 | Photocopy of Christmas card from France |
1944 |
| 6 | 4 | Photocopy of 6 photographs of Africa, Ft. Riley, and Besançon, France |
undated |
| 6 | 4 | Photocopy of certificate of merit: Headquarters 46th General Hospital, U.S. Forces, European Theater, United States Army. |
undated |
| 6 | 4 | Annual report: Surgical Service |
1943 November-1944 December |
| 6 | 4 | Coorsepondence: Edgar M. Burns, Lt. Col, MC to Miss Bradley re: appreciation of service of the nurses of the 46th General Hospital, 1945 |
undated |
| 6 | 4 | Sheet music: Le Chant Du Gardian! |
undated |
| 6 | 4 | Program: La Grande Revue del Folies-Bergère |
undated |
| 6 | 4 | Program: Christmas Eve |
1943 |
| 6 | 4 | Poster: 30th Anniversary 46th General Hospital |
undated |
| 6 | 4 | Drawing: Christmas Greetings from North Africa |
undated |
| 6 | 4 | Brochures |
undated |
| 6 | 4 | Archibald Warren Diack, 1907-1993 Served as Capt. with the 46th General Hospital, WWII Senior Clinical instructor emeritus of surgery University of Oregon Medical School, Clinical assistant professor emeritus of surgery University of Oregon Health Sciences Center. |
1937, 1980 |
| 6 | 4 | Photocopy of photograph of Naida Hurlburt: France |
1944-1945 |
| 6 | 5 | The 46th Hypo: The Pepul's Choice. |
1943 November 5, November 19, December 17 |
| 6 | 5 | ORAN: information compiled by the American Red Cross Officer's Club of Oran |
undated |
| 6 | 6 | Red Cross Map of Paris |
undated |
| 7 | Black & White Negative-Riviera (19) |
undated | |
| 7 | Black & White Negative-Paris and Germany (13) |
undated | |
| 7 | Black & White Negative-England (23) |
undated | |
| 7 | Black & White Negative-France, Dijon (15) |
undated | |
| 7 | Black & White Negative-Besançon (63) |
undated | |
| 7 | Black & White Negative-Southern France (29) |
undated | |
| 8 | Africa (129) |
undated | |
| 9 | Black and white negatives: Ft. Riley Kansas (53) |
undated | |
| 9 | Black and white negatives: Switzerland and Chamonix (39) |
undated | |
| 10 | 1941 New Testament, contains the signature of Franklin D. Roosevelt with commendation to read the Bible; Florence Nightingale Pledge |
undated | |
| 10 | Red Cross arm band |
undated | |
| 10 | American flag arm band |
undated | |
| 10 | Money: paper and coin |
undated | |
| 10 | France |
undated | |
| 10 | Africa |
undated | |
| 10 | American Red Cross map of Paris |
undated | |
| 10 | Cribbage board in box - Note: "my good [ward wen] taught me to play cribbage. Well worn kit!" (Per phone conversation, according to Naida, it was a nice 2nd Lt. we got acquainted with). |
undated | |
| 10 | Napkin from Café Du Bout du Monde |
undated | |
| 10 | Red hairnet with ribbons |
undated | |
| 10 | Bag from Modes Mme Charvet, Besançon |
undated | |
| 11 | Army Nurse – WWII - Interview with Naida Hoffman Hurlburt. Interviewer/producer, Carol Little |
undated | |
| 11 | Army Nurse – WWII (DVD copy of above interview) |
undated |
2009 Addendum, 2004-2008Return to Top
Container(s): Box 12, Folder 1
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 12 | 1 | Program – funeral of Margaret L. Klein Claytor |
2004 |
| 12 | 1 | News clipping – Interview with Naida Hurlburt" "The War Years: World War II and the Yakima Valley" – 'They Needed Nurses' –Yakima Herald-Republic |
2008 April 3 |
| 12 | 1 | Naida Hurlburt interview-DVD (2) |
2006 January 30 |
Yakima Community TV Interview, 2003 September 4Return to Top
Container(s): Digital-file 2003-004, Folder 2018.05.22
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- World War (1939-1945)
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. General Hospital No. 46
Geographical Names
- Algeria--Oran
- France
- Kansas--Fort Riley
- Oregon
Occupations
- Nursing
Loading...
