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World War I Nursing Sister Gladys Elizabeth (Matheson) Crim

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Photo R-A 17, 686 (#2)

Portrait of Dr. Elizabeth (Scott) Matheson taken in Winnipeg, 1930

Gladys's mother, Dr. Elizabeth (Scott) Matheson. Elizabeth was a teacher from the early age of seventeen, and became a physician after attending the Ontario Women's Medical College. Gladys would grow to display the same diligent, joyful and compassionate spirit her mother possessed.