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She Never Gave Up
In 1861, the Civil War has started in the United States. From there, she was forced to quit her studies. She moved to Richmond, Virgina, after a few years, but she never gave up. She went back to Boston, Massachusetts to continue her studied, only to find out her financial aid has forfeited. Fortunately, an abolitionist of Ohio, Benjamin Wade rewarded her a tuition award from Wade Scholarship Fund. She, then graduated Medical School and got her M.D. degree after the Civil War in 1865.
She quoted, "A proper field for real missionary work and one that present ample opportunities to become acquainted with the diseases of women and child."
Doctor Rebecca
Crumpler united with other black physicians and cared for freed slaves who had no access to medical treatment. She worked with the Freedmen's Bureau and missionary and community groups. Though she faced terrible racism with her physicians, it was worth it.
"At the close of my services in that city, I returned to my formal home with renewed vigor..."
She moved to Hyde Park, Massachusetts with her husband, Arthur Crumpler. She was no longer in practice so she wrote her book "Book of Medical Discourses" and it was published in 1883. She passed away in March 1895.