History Hunter: Letters to a young girl describe Whitehorse in 1950

Whitehorse General Hospital in 1947. In her comments, written in the margins of the Guide Book, Mrs. Shailer noted the distinction between the facilities for the townies and the military. “The military hospital cares for army and airmen and the dependents,” she wrote. “…We receive marvellous care.’” (Courtesy/Gates collection)
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        Whitehorse General Hospital in 1947. In her comments, written in the margins of the Guide Book, Mrs. Shailer noted the distinction between the facilities for the townies and the military. “The military hospital cares for army and airmen and the dependents,” she wrote. “…We receive marvellous care.’” (Courtesy/Gates collection)

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