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1905

February 4 - Ellen G. White's letter says: "A place must be provided to which the sick could be taken, where they could be taught how to live so as to preserve health."

April 28 - General Conference telegram to John Burden instructs him not to make deposit on Loma Linda.

May 14 - Mrs. White writes in a letter, "Dear Brother Burden: Secure the property by all means."

May 29 - John Burden pays $1,000 down to buy Loma Linda.

June 12 - Mrs. White visits Loma Linda for first time.

July 26 - $5,000 from unexpected sources arrives on deadline of second payment for Loma Linda.

August 22 - Mrs. White writes: "This is the most delightful situation for a sanitarium I have ever seen."

August 24 - Loma Linda Sanitarium incorporates with John Burden as president.

October 12 - Sanitarium admitted first patients. Horse and buggies picked up patients from the train station.

November 1 - Loma Linda Sanitarium officially opens.

November - Loma Linda Sanitarium accepts first nursing students.

1906

March 29 - Nurses hold dedication service.

April 15 - Mrs. White dedicates Loma Linda Sanitarium.

September 20 - College of Evangelists declared open.

October 4 - College of Evangelists begins instruction with 35 students.

1907

July 10 - First commencement consisted of these seven nurses.

1909

December 13 - The State grants charter of incorporation to College of Medical Evangelists.

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