Series: Curiosity Kit: Mabel Keaton Staupers

Curiosity Kits inspire exploration and learning of history through place. These multi-piece resources include articles that explore historic places and provide educational activities for life-long learners. This kit focuses on the life and work of Mabel Keaton Staupers, a nurse and civil rights activist. Use this series to learn about her work to integrating the nursing profession. She had a particular impact on the opportunities and treatment for Black nurses during World War II.

• Article 1: Places of Mabel Keaton Staupers

  

  Nursing pioneer Mabel Keaton Staupers fought for equal rights for African American nurses. During World War II, she wrote letters, worked with other organizations, and testified before Congress to improve working conditions for Black nurses in the millitary. Staupers and other leaders succeeded in increasing opportunities for Black nurses during World War II and for integrating nursing organizations after the war. Read more

• Article 2: Learning from Mabel Keaton Staupers

  

  Mabel Keaton Staupers was an advocate for African American nurses and health in the Black community. She worked to integrate nursing during World War II. Learn about her example and different ways of making change in our society. Read more