Dr. Annie Hamilton Chapter - Brookfield
Record #:
COL0257
Last Modified:
07 Nov 2017
Last Full Update:
07 Nov 2017
Location
Located In | South Colchester |
Where To Find Us | Brookfield, NS Canada |
Areas Served | Brookfield |
Contact
President@IODENovaScotia.ca | |
Contact | Marion Retson, President |
Description & Services
Information | The Dr. Annie Hamilton Chapter was organized in 1985 in Brookfield, Nova Scotia. The name was chosen to honour Dr. Annie Hamilton, a native of Brookfield. She was born in 1866 and was the first female to graduate from Dalhousie Medical School with both a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery degrees. She graduated in 1894. In 1903 Dr. Hamilton went to China as a missionary. She never returned to Brookfield and died in Shanghai in 1941. Service club helping at community events. The provincial Chapter is in Halifax. Contribute to national and provincial projects. |
Special Information
Established | 1985 |
Tags | Fundy Connect ; Recreation Categories ; Service Clubs |