Repository: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Temple-Episcopal Hospital School of Nursing Records, 1888-2009

Extent:: 79.0 linear feet (in addition, 2 cubic feet of artifacts, 7 cubic feet of photographs, and 70 cubic feet of student files)
Abstract:: The Temple-Episcopal Hospital School of Nursing sheds light on the expansive and impressive nursing education program that lasted over a hundred years, from 1888-2009. This collection includes annual reports, faculty committee minutes, curriculum files, correspondence with affiliations, student activities, and other historical information about this enduring institution.

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

Sigma Theta Tau, Inc. Xi Chapter, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing records, 1958-2005

Extent:: 14.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Sigma Theta Tau is the nursing honor society. This unprocessed collection contains the records of the Sigma Theta Tau Xi Chapter at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.

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

National Joint Practice Commission records, 1971-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.0 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains the records of the National Joint Practice Commission. Materials include minutes, financial reports, grant applications, proposals, printed matter, and subject files.

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

Olga Weiss papers, 1948-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Madeline Olga Weiss is a psychiastric nurse who has been active in nursing journal publishing. This collection includes personal correspondence, materials related to Philadelphia General Hospital, and publications.

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

Jacqueline Fawcett papers, 1979- 2002

Extent:: 3.0 cubic feet
Abstract:: Jacqueline Fawcett is an internationally recognized authority on conceptual models of nursing and nursing theory development. This collection of papers include correspondence, copies of her journal articles, book chapters, and presentations between 1979 and 2002.

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

American Journal of Nursing Company collection, 1940-1977

Extent:: 8.0 cubic feet
Abstract:: This collection contains texts and visual items received from the American Journal of Nursing Company. Of note is the series of glass lantern slides that depict various scenes of nursing history.

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

Cynthia Flynn Capers papers, 1978- 1983

Extent:: 0.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Cynthia Capers was the first black graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's nursing doctoral program, and has worked as a nurse, family therapist, consultant, researcher, professor, dean, and special assistant to the provost at the University of Akron. This collection contains some of her papers and records, including biographical information, outlines for courses at the Germantown Dispensary Hospital School, and doctoral program materials from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.

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

St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing (Lancaster, Pa.) records, 1925-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:: 33.0 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains administrative records of St. Joseph Hospital, Lancaster, PA. Materials include nursing surveys and studies, various committee minutes, correspondence, nursing course files, and student transcripts.

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

Florence S. Downs papers, 1938-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Florence S. Downs (1925-2005) was nurse scholar, researcher, and educator. She served as Associate Dean at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and established Penn's nursing doctoral program. She later became editor of the journal Nursing Research. These materials include personal and professional correspondence, photographs, publications, and artifacts.

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

Jessie May Scott papers, 1930-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:: 19.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Jessie May Scott was a prominent federal nursing leader, serving as Director of the Division of Nursing and Assistant Surgeon General. She administrated the Nurse Training Acts of 1964 and directed federal programs for nursing that improved the quality of education and practice. This collection of papers spans Scott’s professional career, documenting her experience with the Division of Nursing, Public Health Service from 1955-1979.

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

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