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International Council on Women's Health Issues records, 1984-2010 (inclusive)

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11.0 cubic feet
Abstract:
The International Council on Women's Health Issues is a network of researchers, clinicians, community health workers, and educators working to promote women's health around the globe. This collection primarily contains documents regarding the Council's Congresses from the 1980s-2000s.

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

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Woman's Hospital of Philadelphia records, 1858-1976 (inclusive)

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6.0 linear feet
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This collection contains records relating to the Woman's Hospital of Philadelphia. Materials include historical accounts, administrative records, board minutes, annual reports, 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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Gynecean Hospital School of Nursing records, 1914-1918 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear feet
Abstract:
Gynecean Hospital was a women's hospital in Philadelphia, operating from 1888 until 1939, when it merged with the University of Pennsylvania. This collection contains details of 34 student nurses at this hospital during the 1914 to 1918 period. Demographic information from application forms, letters of reference, grades, details of courses, and evaluations of these students are included. Also part of this collection are requests for information from institutions for information after the students had graduated.

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