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Dr. Nellie Barsness: Minnesota’s Medical Pioneer
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Dr. Nellie Barsness, a pioneering female doctor from Minnesota served in WWI for France.
During WWI, female doctors were not allowed to serve in the United State military. But that didn’t stop Minnesota’s pioneering doctor, Dr. Nellie Barsness. She joined the French Army and provided healthcare for thousands of soldiers and civilians. As one of the first women to graduate from the University of Minnesota with a degree in medicine, Dr. Nellie had an illustrious career in St. Paul, MN.
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Pioneer Specials is a local public television program presented by Pioneer PBS
Pioneer Specials
Dr. Nellie Barsness: Minnesota’s Medical Pioneer
Preview: Special | 1m 21s
During WWI, female doctors were not allowed to serve in the United State military. But that didn’t stop Minnesota’s pioneering doctor, Dr. Nellie Barsness. She joined the French Army and provided healthcare for thousands of soldiers and civilians. As one of the first women to graduate from the University of Minnesota with a degree in medicine, Dr. Nellie had an illustrious career in St. Paul, MN.
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