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Philadelphia Record Photograph Morgue, 1920-1945 (bulk) circa 1900-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:

390.0 linear feet (936 boxes)

Abstract:

The Philadelphia Record, which was established in 1897 and closed in 1947, was for a time one of the leading newspapers in the United States. The Philadelphia Record photograph morgue is comprised of black and white photographs dating primarily from 1920-1945, though some date from as early as 1900. The collection is divided into two series: Subject (approximately 20%) and Alphabetical (approximately 80%) with the former covering events and the latter focusing on individuals and families.

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania war posters collection, 1914-1945

Extent:

2.4 linear feet (; 136 flat files)

Abstract:

This collection includes over 500 original World War I and World War II posters. The World War I section includes a number of Liberty Loan, American National Red Cross, and the U.S. Food Administration posters, while the World War II group includes American home front posters, many of which were published by the Office of War Information. Other organizations represented in the collection include the War Production Board, U.S. Shipping Board, Emergency Fleet Corporation, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Women's Reserve ("Spars"), the Y.W.C.A., Women’s Land Army, as well as branches of the U.S. military. War bonds, rationing, enlistment, vigilance, and conservation of resources are all topics treated by these artworks. The collection includes posters by such famous artists as Albert Dorne, James Montgomery Flagg, E. McKnight Kauffer, David Stone Martin, Norman Rockwell, Ben Shahn, and Frederick Siebel. The collection is arranged into three series: Series 1 (World War I), Series 2...(see more)

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

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Mary V. Clymer papers, 1884-1888 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.02 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection consists of notes taken by Mary V. Clymer, a nurse famous for her appearance in Thomas Eakins' painting "The Agnew Clinic." Clymer was a student at the Training School for Nurses at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, from 1888 to 1889. The notes documented the variety of experiences which were part of her educational program.

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

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Professional Nurse Educators Group (PNEG), Records, 1969-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:

4 cubic feet

Abstract:

The Professional Nurse Educators Group was formed in 1969 by the American Nurses Association's Council on Continuing Education (later Professional Development) that was disbanded in 1999. Since 2000 the Group continues to hold unofficial conferences to meet the networking and educational needs of its members. Documents in this collection include annual conference materials, communications and report, and publications.

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

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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]

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Zane Robinson Wolf, 1980-2018

Extent:

3.5 linear feet

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The collection consists of articles that were written by Dr. Wolf along with her dissertation and field notes. Dr. Wolf is a nursing leader who work focuses on patient safety, nursing research, evidence-based practice, and caring and continues to conduct qualitative and quantitative research on medication errors, nurse caring, and nursing education concerns.

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

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Rosalyn J. Watts papers, 1980-2005

Extent:

1.0 box(es)

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

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Pennsylvania Higher Education Nursing Schools Association, 1977-1996

Extent:

3.0 linear feet

Abstract:

Established in 1977, the Pennsylvania Higher Education Nursing Schools Association (PHENSA) is a consortium of nursing schools and education leaders in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This collection contains correspondences and meeting minutes from this organization.

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

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Bernice M. Gorski papers, 1936-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:

3.0 cubic feet

Abstract:

This collection documents Bernice Gorski’s career as a student at Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nursing (PGH) in the mid-1930s; her service in the Naval Nurse Corps stationed in the Aleutian Islands during World War II; and her participation in the PGH SON alumni association and Naval Nurse Corps Association.

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

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Nursing Archives, Columbia University Teachers College, Department of Nursing Education, 1983

Extent:

3.5 linear feet

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