Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Subject Nursing Subject Visiting nurses Year 1985 to 1989

Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia records, 1976-1994 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia is the only non-profit home care health agency in Philadelphia that serves the entire geographic area. These records consist of cost studies for the delivery of home care, reports to the National League of Nursing and other organizations, internal office files, and annual reports.

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

Neighborhood Visiting Nurse Association records, 1900-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:: 13.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Neighborhood Visting Nurse Association grew from the merger of several eastern Pennsylvania community and home health service agencies. These records document services provided to communities in Chester and Delaware counties during the 20th century. Materials include board minutes and reports, correspondence, photographs, financial information, and other administrative records.

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

Montgomery County Homemaker Home Health Aide Service, Inc. records, 1967-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.75 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains the records of the Montgomery County Homemaker Home Health Aide Service, Inc. Materials include board and committee records, administration files, files of programs and activities, and files of other organizations.

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

Visiting Nurse Society of Philadelphia records, 1855-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:: 23.8 linear feet
Abstract:: The records of the Visiting Nurse Society of Philadelphia document a wide range of themes and issues in home nursing and the care of the indigent poor. The collection includes trustees' minutes, board correspondence, committee reports, and branch association files. Also included is a well documented collection of photographs.

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