Nurse Dora is holding twins. Who were they? We’d love to know.Contact archives@salmonarmmuseum.org. Image courtesy the Archives Room at R.J. Haney Heritage Village.

Nurse Dora is holding twins. Who were they? We’d love to know.Contact archives@salmonarmmuseum.org. Image courtesy the Archives Room at R.J. Haney Heritage Village.

Shuswap history in pictures: Double trouble

Nurse Dora holding twins

Nurse Dora is holding twins. Who were they? The Salmon Arm Museum would love to know. Contact archives@salmonarmmuseum.org. Image courtesy the Archives Room at R.J. Haney Heritage Village.

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