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Doris R. Schwartz papers, 1915-1999 (inclusive)

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3.5 linear feet

Abstract:

Doris Schwartz was a nurse educator remembered for her work at Cornell University and Cornell Medical College, as well as her contributions to the University of Pennsylvania's Gerontology Nursing Program. This collection of publications, grants, reports, and personal materials documents Schwartz's scholarly career and her work with many professional nursing organizations. Also included is a series of audio and video tapes containing autobiographical interviews.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Lillian Sholtis Brunner papers, 1910-1995 (inclusive)

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20.33 linear feet

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Lillian S. Brunner, author and educator, is a native Pennsylvanian who is known nationally and internationally for her contributions to nursing practice, particularly in the area of medical surgical nursing. She is perhaps best known for writing Textbook of Medical and Surgical Nursing and The Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice. This collection documents Brunner's professional nursing and writing experience and her association and membership with various institutions she attended or served. Also included are her articles, awards and photographs.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Rozella M. Schlotfeldt papers, 1966-1987 (bulk) 1926-1995 (inclusive)

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3.0 linear feet

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Rozella M. Schlotfeldt, R.N., Ph.D., F.A.A.N., was a nurse, educator, author and administrator. She was dean and professor of nursing at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. This collection of her papers includes her addresses, articles, and files, reflecting her association with various academic institutions and professional nursing organizations; her personal correspondence, and photographs. Rozella M. Schlotfeldt, R.N., Ph.D., F.A.A.N., was a nurse, educator, author and administrator. She was dean and professor of nursing at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. This collection of her papers includes her addresses, articles, and files, reflecting her association with various academic institutions and professional nursing organizations; her personal correspondence; and photographs.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Eleanor C. Lambertsen papers, 1915-1977 (inclusive)

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7.0 linear feet

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Eleanor Lambertsen was a prominent nurse educator who led the nursing education faculty at both Teachers College, Columbia University and Cornell University/New York Hospital School of Nursing. This collection contains reports of her involvement in national and state-level activities, including the American Medical Association, National Commission for the Study of Nursing and Nursing Education, Nation's Health, and the American Nurses Association, as well as some of her correspondence and personal papers.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Marie Johnstone collection, 1906

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0.02 linear feet

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Marie Johnstone was a student at Providence Hospital School of Nursing, an African American training school in Chicago. This small collection contains her diploma and one photograph.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Claire M. Fagin papers, 1926-1996 (inclusive)

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19.3 linear feet

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Claire Fagin is an internationally renowned nursing leader. She was Dean of the School of Nursing of the University of Pennsylvania and interim president of the University of Pennsylvania. This collection includes her personal and professional papers, including correspondence, speeches, publications, photographs, and artifacts.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Alumni Association of the Training School for Nurses of Philadelphia General Hospital collection, 1874-2005 (inclusive)

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18.0 linear feet

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This collection consists of papers, administrative records, artifacts, and photographs that document many operational aspects of the Alumnae Association of the Philadelphia General Hospital. Of note are the personal papers of Alice Fisher.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Hildegard E. Peplau papers, 1949-1987 (inclusive)

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2.1 linear feet

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Hildegard Elizabeth Peplau was nationally and internationally known for her expertise in psychiatric and mental health nursing. This collection consists primarily of papers on psychiatric nursing which Hildegard Peplau prepared and presented at conferences, workshops, and other professional activities. It also contains reprints of a number of her published articles.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Sara Maiter Errickson papers, 1937-1989 (inclusive)

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0.8 linear feet

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Sara Cecelia Maiter Errickson was a graduate of Seton Hall University, class of 1946. Her public health nursing career involved many New Jersey area nursing and community health organizations. She retired in 1979. This collection includes Errickson's personal files as well as files relating to Errickson's organizational activities. The vast majority of this collection is composed of xeroxed copies.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Neville E. Strumpf papers, 1965-2011 (inclusive)

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28 linear feet (16 urc boxes)

Abstract:

This collection spans Neville Strumpf's personal and professional life, in particular her tenure at the University of Pennsylvania. Documents include personal correspondence with her parents and with friends, her career at Penn, the development of the Center for Gerontological Nursing, and her time as Interim Dean. Also includes some of the numerous publications and papers she wrote and, most notably, her research work with reducing restraint use among the frail elderly in nursing homes.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]