Historical Bibliography Updated: June 16, 2026
The boys in white: The experience of a hospital agent in and around Washington.
Publication Details
New York: Lange & Hillman, 1870 CE.
An account of the author's experiences as a nurse working in Washington, D.C. hospitals during the U.S. Civil War. Wheelock became known as the "Florence Nightingale of Michigan." Digital facsimile from the Hathi Trust at this link.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #13032 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/15282 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | the-boys-in-white-the-experience-of-a-hospital-agent-in-and-around-washington |
Geographic Context
Publication place: New York
Mentioned in annotation: Washington, DC; Florence