Interview with Annette Von Starch, April 17, 1979

Partial Transcript: This is an interview with Mrs. Ernest Star--Annette Von Starch for the Frontier Nursing Service Oral History Project by Dale Deaton...

Segment Synopsis: Annette Von Starch talks about how she became associated with the Philadelphia Committee of the FNS, and gives some of the history of the organization. She talks about the committee's fundraising efforts for the FNS. She talks about the need for central leadership of all of the FNS committees.

Keywords: Auctions; Central committee; Fundraising benefits; Leadership; Mary Breckinridge; Mrs. Henry Biddle; Mrs. McIlvain; Philadelphia Committee; Supporters; Young people

Subjects: Breckinridge, Mary, 1881-1965; Frontier Nursing Service, Inc.; Fund raising

Partial Transcript: Well, Mrs. Breckinridge for so long was the key to the Frontier Nursing Service. Of course, as the founder and so forth.

Segment Synopsis: Von Starch talks about several of the leaders of the FNS over the years, including Mary Breckinridge, Helen "Brownie" Browne, and Dr. Beasley. She talks about their abilities as director of the FNS, and their ability to interest others in the organization's activities.

Keywords: Awareness; Charisma; Cooperation; Dedication; Directors; Dr. Beasley; Forceful; Fundraising; Funds; Helen Browne ("Brownie"); Interest; Kate Ireland; Mary Breckinridge; Mrs. Biddle; Philadelphia Committee; Relationships; Riding clothes; Successors; Working

Subjects: Breckinridge, Mary, 1881-1965; Frontier Nursing Service, Inc.; Hospitals--Administration; Medical care--Appalachian Region; Medical centers--Administration; Medical centers--Finance; Rural health services

Partial Transcript: W, w, when you first became associated with the FNS it was in the early fifties.

Segment Synopsis: Von Starch talks about her impressions of Mary Breckinridge, and about Mrs. Breckinridge's ability to persuade others to donate to the FNS.

Keywords: Colonial Dames; Eastern Kentucky; Fundraising; Impressions; Influence; Mary Breckinridge; Young people

Subjects: Breckinridge, Mary, 1881-1965; Frontier Nursing Service, Inc.; Fund raising

Partial Transcript: Do you think that's what FNS needs now?

Segment Synopsis: Von Starch talks about the current leadership and focus of the FNS. She discusses how the FNS and the area it serves has changed over time. The interview is concluded.

Keywords: Accessibility; Changes; Hospitals; Leadership; Outpost centers; Worldwide

Subjects: Frontier Nursing Service, Inc.; Medical care--Appalachian Region; Medical centers--Administration; Rural conditions; Rural health services; Rural roads; Transportation--Kentucky