The cover was prepared on a un-gummed, archive quality envelope.

Cover with a DIY matte and 5x7 frame, makes a fine gift!

Doctor Mary Walker, was honored in 1943 with the naming of a 441' Liberty Ship the SS Mary Walker. This vessel was built by Permanente Metals Corp. in Richmond, Calif. The proud new ship transported vital supplies to US and Allied Forces during WW II. The vessel also carried commercial cargo from 1947 until 1963 when the ship's hull was recycled for scrap metal.

Doctor Walker was born November 26 1832 in Oswego, NY and was a graduate of the Syracuse Medical College NY (class of 1855). She is recognized as an early woman in US medicine. She married, divorced and was in private practice before volunteering as a surgeon in the Civil War for the US Army. She was awarded the Medal of Honor for her services during the Battle of First Bull Run. Later, she was captured by the Confederates in April 1864, and exchanged for a CSA doctor in August 1964. Dr. Walker wore men's clothing and was a woman's suffrage activist after the war. She was mainly tasked to amputate wounded soldier's limbs during the violence of the conflict. She died in 1919 one year before a woman's right to vote was approved.

Seller has six covers for other ships named for physicians: including Walter Reed, the Mayo Brothers, Harvey Cushing, Crawford Long, Elizabeth Blackwell and Harvey Wiley. Also see Johns Hopkins.

Seller also has listed covers for Famous Women. Also see a listed cover for Dr. Walker as a Union Army surgeon.

Seller has over 200 different Liberty Ship covers. Check out my other items!

These items make fine gifts when mounted on a colored matte

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