Photograph of members of The Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association at the Hospital's 75th Anniversary celebrations. The five are dressed in nursing uniforms from 1912-1974. Photograph was taken on the lawn of the hospital during the garden party.
Certificate awarded to Edith Cowan, class of 1920, making her a life member of the Alumnae Association of the Wellesley Hospital. It is signed by Grace Bolton, president and Gretchen Schwindt, secretary.
Programme from a luncheon related to Ryerson's School of Nursing. No dates on the programme. Susanne Williams, the Director of the School of Nursing and then Ryerson President Terry Grier spoke at the luncheon. Included in the timeline is a history of significant moments in the school's history.
Letter written to Louise Darche from Florence Nightingale. Louise Darche was the superintendent of The New York City Training School for Nurses from 1888-1898. The two met when Miss Darche travelled to London in 1893. In the letter Florence Nightingale references Henry Bonham Carter, her first cousin and Secretary of the Nightingale Fund. The photograph (RG 946.02.02.02) was also referenced in the letter and was sent by Mr. Bonham Carter to Miss Darche.
Dr. Herbert Bruce's funeral held June 25, 1963 at St. Paul's Anglican Church on Bloor Street. Photograph shows nursing staff members walking up the stairs of the church.
Dorothy Arnot holding up a teapot and a teacup. Unclear as to whether it was a tea in her honour or she was gifted the set as a 25th anniversary present.
Dorothy Arnot standing on a chair giving a speech. The occasion was her 25th anniversary of her working at Wellesley Hospital. G. E. Thornton, executive director of the hospital, stands on the right side of the photograph.
Contemporary negative of a photograph originally taken at the unofficial opening of the Wellesley Hospital in 1911. In the photograph is Wellesley Hospital founder Dr. Herbert Bruce, Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier, and Sir William Mulock.
Colour photograph taken at "SUNdays" at Woodbine racetrack. In photo 6 people are holding an oversized cheque for the The Wellesley Hospital for $135, 000 dollars.
Copy of a letter from W. P. Scott, Chairman of The Wellesley Hospital's School of Nursing Committee, to Mr. J. McNie, Minister of Colleges and Universities.
A photocopy of Bill 102 - an act respecting the Toronto General Hospital and The Wellesley Hospital. The act separated the two hospitals (which had amalgamated in 1948), leaving The Wellesley an independent institution once again. The first reading of the bill was March 11, the second March 21, and the final March 24.
Cassette tape of Dorothy Eden reading two of her speeches given in 1973. The first is a speech given during a celebration of her career at The Wellesley on August 1, 1973. The second speech was originally given August 8, 1973 at the School's graduation exercises. It is unclear as to when the tape was recorded.
White and blue china soup bowl with attached plate and separate lid. Blue line and flower pattern around rim of plate, bowl and lid. The Wellesley Hospital coat of arms on one side of lid and bowl. Small handles on either side of bowl embellished with gold.
White and blue china sugar bowl [?] with blue line and flower pattern around rim. The Wellesley Hospital coat of arms is on one side. Side grips have gold embellishment.
Silver plate teapot with attached tray. The Wellesley Hospital coat of arms is stamped on one side. Lid is hinged with ball handle. Attached tray is oval with lip on front.
Green bordered ceramic tile that is sectioned into 4 quarters. Each smaller square has a different plant or flower on it - shamrock, thistle, rose, and a leaves. Tile is supposed to represent flora of the British Isles - shamrock = Irelend; Rose = England; thistle = Scotland; and the leaves. Tiles were used around the fireplaces in the original hospital rooms in Wellesley's "Homewood" building. This tile was been placed in a finished wood box of sorts with green felt backing.
"Admiral" Nickel Silver Portable Blood Samples Case manufactured by Becton Dickinson Co. Metal case contains glass syringe, 2 needles, 5 glass vials with cork stoppers, and a tube for sharps attached to case. A red felt carrier with black stitching on edges and "BD" on snap closure was with case.
Wood handled brick and block cement trowel. Trowel used by Ontario Premier John Robarts during the 1965 cornerstone laying for what would be named "The Turner Wing" of The Wellesley Hospital. The Turner wing opened in 1967.
H. K. Porter Company (Canada) Ltd. - Disston division
Posed photograph of 13 members of the instructional staff for the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. They are in uniform and posed in 2 seated rows. There is a small yellow publication tag attached to the bottom of the photograph.
Posed photograph of 9 members of the instructional staff and the two directors of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. They are posed in two rows, one seated and one standing, with Directors Dorothy Eden and Dorothy Arnot seated in the front row.
Portrait of Elisabeth Grace Flaws. She was the superintendent of Nurses at The Wellesley Hospital between 1912 and 1926. The photograph has been painted over to look like a painting and is framed in a gold wood frame.
Framed portrait of Dorothy Arnot. She was part of the Wellesley class of 1940 and was the director of the Wellesley School of Nursing between 1964-1967,
File contains a copy of the Wellesley School of Nursing's submission to the Ontario College of Nurses to create a 2 year program in nursing. Up to that point the program offered by Wellesley was as 2 year program with a 3rd year of internship. They were applying to change the program to do away with the third year.
Composite photograph of the graduating class of 1924 of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Individual head and shoulder shots have been adhered to backing to form the composite photograph. RG 946.03.04.01.08.02 is a composite using the same photographs.
Composite photograph of the Class of 1924 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. RG 946.03.04.01.08.01 is large scale version of this composite and has names of graduates on it.
Black and white graduation portrait of Elsie K. Jones. Miss Jones graduated from Wellesley Hospital in 1925. She returned to work there in 1928-1937 as the Assistant Director of Nursing under Elisabeth Flaws. In 1937-1964 she acted as the Director of Nursing.
Formal posed photograph of the graduating class of 1927 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. The photographs was taken outside and the women are pictured seated and standing holding bouquets of roses. There are also baskets of roses on the ground in front of them. Names of graduates are listed on the photograph's matting.
Formal posed photograph of the graduating class of 1927 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. The photographs was taken outside and the women are pictured seated and standing holding bouquets of roses. There are also baskets of roses on the ground in front of them.
Formal posed photograph of the graduating class of 1930 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. The photographs was taken outside and the women are pictured seated and standing holding bouquets of roses. There are also baskets of roses on the ground in front of them.
Formal posed photograph of the graduating class of 1931 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. The photographs was taken outside and the women are pictured seated and standing holding bouquets of roses. There are also baskets of roses and other flowers on the ground in front of them. Names of graduates are listed on the matting underneath the photograph.
Photograph composite for the 1932 graduating class of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Head and shoulder shots of graduates have their names written underneath.
Photograph composite for the 1936 graduating class of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Head and shoulder shots of graduates have their names written underneath.
Photograph composite for the 1938 graduating class of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Head and shoulder shots of graduates have their names written underneath. The Wellesley crest also appears on the photograph for the first time.
Composite photograph of the 1948 graduating class of nurses from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Names of the graduates are listed under each image.
Composite photograph of the 1948 graduating class of nurses from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Names of the graduates are listed under each image.
B&W photograph taken for the Toronto Telegram featuring the Nursing School graduates in a "W" formation on the lawn of the hospital. School superintendent Elsie K. Jones is in the upper left hand corner.
B&W photograph of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1958 posing outside of the hospital with school superintendent Elsie K. Jones seated centre of the front row.
Formal posed photograph of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduating class of 1963 standing on the steps of an identified building. All are in their graduation uniforms with gardenia corsages.
Photograph of Dr. William A. Dafoe, former head of obstetritics and gynaecology at Wellesley Hospital; Mr. Harold M. Turner, Board chairman; Miss Elsie K. Jones, Director of Nursing and Head of the School of Nursing; and Mr. George E. Thornton, Wellesley Hospital Administrator. They pose together during graduation events.
Nursing graduates stand on the steps of the Hospital in their graduation uniforms and corsages. They appear to be singing. Another nurse stands off to the left directing them.
Photograph of the crowd at the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduation reception. Reception held on the grounds of Branksome Hall - an all girls school located in the Rosedale area of Toronto.
Photograph of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1966. They are standing in front of the Hospital. Nursing director Dorothy Arnot stands centre in the front row of the photograph.
Overhead shot of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1966. Student nurses can be seen walking behind them. For similar photographs see RG 946.03.04.01.48.04., 13, and 14
Contact print of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1966. They are standing in front of the Hospital. Nursing director Dorothy Arnot stands centre in the front row of the photograph.
Photograph of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduation ceremony at St. Paul's Church in Toronto. Photograph taken from loft at back of church looking towards the front along the centre aisle.
Overhead shot of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1966. Student nurses can be seen walking behind them. For similar photographs see RG 946.03.04.01.48.04., 06, and 13.
Photograph of Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1966 graduate showing her diploma to her sister - a first year nursing student at Wellesley. For similar photograph see RG 946.03.04.01.48.21
Photograph of Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduate holding her diploma, program and a bouquet of flowers. She is standing with a man, woman and little girl.
Photograph of Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduate holding her diploma. She is shaking hands with an older man. An older woman stands behind them looking on.
Photograph of Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduate holding her diploma and other items. She is shaking hands with an older woman. A man in a suit looks on.
Photograph of an unidentified member of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1966. Her arm is being held by Nursing Director Dorothy Arnot as they pose for a photograph with an unidentified woman in a fur stole.
Photograph of an unidentified member of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1966. She is showing something pinned to her uniform to an unidentified woman with a fur stole, and Nursing director Dorothy Arnot.
Photograph features 5 members of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1967 having their corsages pinned on by 5 members of the class of 1968.