• Entry type: Resource
  • Entry ID: AWH001465

Interview with Nora Elizabeth Jacob [sound recording] Interviewer: Joan Durdin

  • Repository State Library of South Australia
  • Reference OH 17/79
  • Date Range 8-Oct-85 - 8-Oct-85
  • Description

    1 hour Nora Jacob was born in Adelaide, South Australia and grew up in Medindie. In 1917 the family moved to Geranium where her father managed the family farming property while his brother was in the army. After six years on the farm Nora came to Adelaide to begin training at Mareeba Babies Hospital. She continued her training at the Adelaide Hospital, completing the course in 1927. Nora’s subsequent work was in private nursing and district nursing.

  • Access No restrictions on access.
  • Finding Aid Full transcript available (11 pages)

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  • Primary Creator
    • Jacob, Nora Elizabeth (1900 - 1992)