The History Center speakeasy is open! The August Spirits of the Past travels back to the Roaring '20, the time of Prohibition and speakeasies. Also, check out the two latest Friends of the History Center events to support: the Book Blast and a bus trip. That and more in this week's History Center enews. - https://mailchi.mp/yorkhistorycenter.org/weeklyenews0811

Dr. Florence Gipe began her career in medicine as a nurse at York Hospital in 1919. In her early years in nursing, she was awarded the highest scholarship honors in her nursing program. Ten years later in 1929 Gipe would go on to be York Hospital’s superintendent of nursing. Throughout her time at York Hospital and beyond, she was able to aid in the education and supervision of new nursing staff. In the late 1930's Florence finished her master’s degree and went on to receive her doctorate after leaving York. Later she took on a different role as the first Dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Maryland. Her colleagues said Dr. Gipe’s leadership placed "the school in a foremost position in the Nation."
The History Center holds a great collection of photos of Dr. Gipe throughout her time in York, like the image below.
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David McCullough died Sunday at the age of 89. McCullough was among the best-known historians and writers of the last half century. His books were routinely best sellers, and his biographies of Harry Truman and John Adams won Pulitzers. He was also the narrator for many of Ken Burns' documentaries, notably "The Civil War." McCullough, a native of Pittsburgh, spoke in York in 2002 at the invitation of the York County Heritage Trust. He's pictured here, left, with George Glatfelter II, former president and CEO of P.H. Glatfelter, during the visit.

https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/08/pittsburgh-native-david-mccullough-pulitzer-winning-author-of-john-adams-dies-at-89.html