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Frances Rains
1911-01-29 – 2006-05-21
Life & Legacy
Frances Mary McHie Rains (1911–2006) was an American nurse. She was the first Black woman admitted to the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. She was admitted to the School of Nursing after the Minnesota State Legislature learned of her initial rejection from the school based on race. She graduated in 1932.
Occupation & Career
community worker, nurse, businessperson, educator
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q115098625 — wikidata View source
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