Eliza Pillars
American nurse
About Eliza Pillars
Lived 1892 – 1970 (aged 78).
Eliza Farish Pillars (April 26, 1892-June 15, 1970) was the first black public health nurse in Mississippi. The Eliza Pillars Registered Nurses of Mississippi, a professional organization of African American nurses in Mississippi, is named in her honor.
Early life and education Eliza Farish Pillars was born on 26 April 1892 in Jackson, Mississippi. She attended public school in Jackson. which is given for significant contributions...to integration within the nursing profession."
Death and recognitions Pillars died on June 15, 1970 at the age of 78.
In 1986, Pillars was inducted into the Mississippi Nurses Association Hall of Fame.
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Who was Eliza Pillars?
American nurse
When was Eliza Pillars born?
Eliza Pillars was born on 26 April 1892.
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Eliza Pillars died on 15 June 1970.
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