File contains materials relating to the Class of 1968 graduation from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Included in the file is one copy of the superintendent's report given during the ceremony, one copy of the valedictory speech, 2 copies of the ceremony program, three copies of the ceremony invitation, some memos, and a letter.

File contains materials relating to the Class of 1966 graduation from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Included in the file are two invitations to the ceremony, a graduation program, five copies of the valedictory address, a seating list of graduates, a press release regarding awards, and three copies of the superintendent's report given during the ceremony.

File contains materials relating to the Class of 1966 graduation from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Included in the file is an invitation to the ceremony, a graduation program, and a copy of the superintendent's report given during the ceremony.

File contains materials relating to the Class of 1965 graduation from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Included in the file are two copies of the superintendent's report given by Dorothy Arnot during the ceremony, two invitations to the graduation reception, two invitations to the graduation ceremony, one copy of Miss Jenny Weir, Director of the School of Nursing at Queen's University, speech, i copy of the programme, and 2 copies of a press release about the graduation ceremony.

File contains materials relating to the Class of 1964 graduation from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Included in the file are a copy of the superintendent's report given during the ceremony, one invitation to the graduation reception, and one invitation to the graduation ceremony.

File contains materials relating to the Class of 1963 graduation from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Included in the file are two copies of the superintendent's report given during the ceremony, one copy of the speech given by York University President Murray G. Ross, a list of platform guests, memos regarding the ceremony, and a financial report comparing costs for the graduation ceremonies for 1961, 1962 and 1963.

File contains materials relating to the Class of 1962 graduation from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. This also marked the 50th Anniversary of the Hospital and the School. Elsie K. Jones, superintendent, was honoured with a the unveiling of her portrait (commissioned by the student nurses). Hospital founder Dr. Herbert Bruce did the unveiling. Included in the file is one copy of the superintendent's report given during the ceremony, 3 invitations to the graduation exercises, memos regarding the ceremony, and a financial report comparing costs for the graduation ceremonies for 1960, 1961 and 1962.

File contains an invitation to the graduation exercises on June 1, 1961 at the St. Luke's United Church, and a copy of the the superintendent's report given as an address at the graduation ceremony. Report contains information about the school and the hospital.

File contains an invitation to the graduation exercises on June 1, 1960 at the Sherborne United Church, and a copy of the the superintendent's report given as an address at the graduation ceremony. Report contains information about the school and the hospital.

File contains an invitation to the graduation exercises on May 28, 1959 at the Sherborne United Church, and two copies of the the superintendent's report given as an address at the graduation ceremony. Report contains information about the school and the hospital.

File contains two invitations to the graduation exercises on May 29, 1958 at the Sherborne United Church, and one copy of the the superintendent's report given as an address at the graduation ceremony. Report contains information about the school and the hospital.

File contains two invitations to the graduation exercises on May 30, 1957 at the Sherborne United Church, and two copies of the the superintendent's report given as an address at the graduation ceremony. Report contains information about the school and the hospital.

File contains two invitations to the graduation exercises on June 5, 1956 at the Sherborne United Church, and two copies of the the superintendent's report given as an address at the graduation ceremony. Report contains information about the school and the hospital.

File contains an invitation to the graduation exercises on May 31, 1955 at the Sherborne United Church, and the superintendent's report given as an address at the graduation ceremony. Report contains information about the school and the hospital.

File contains an invitation to the graduation exercises on June 10, 1954 at the Sherborne United Church, and the superintendent's report given as an address at the graduation ceremony. Report contains information about the school and the hospital.

File contains an invitation to the graduation exercises on June 29, 1953 at the Sherborne United Church, a card noting Ontario Prime Minister Leslie Frost would open the new nursing residence, and the superintendent's report given at the graduation ceremony. This class was the 2nd to graduate from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing, Toronto General Hospital.

File contains an invitation to the graduation exercises on June 12, 1952 at the Sherborne United Church and the cornerstone laying for the new students' residence, and the superintendent's report that includes information on the school and the hospital. The Class of 1952 were the first to receive diplomas and pins from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing, Toronto General Hospital.

File contains the superintendent's report to the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduating class of 1951. Speech contains information about the school and the hospital.

File contains the superintendent's report to the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduating class of 1950. Speech contains information about the school and the hospital.

File contains the superintendent's report to the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduating class of 1949. Speech contains information about the school and the hospital.

File contains superintendent's report to the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduating class of 1948. Speech contains information about the school and the hospital.

File contains the superintendent's report to the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduating class of 1947. Speech contains information about the school and the hospital.

File contains the superintendent's report given by Elsie. K. Jones to the graduating class of 1946. Included is historical and current information about the Hospital.

File contains the superintendent's report for the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1945. Speech addresses hospital history, services, and expansion.

File contains a the superintendents' report for the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1944. Speech addresses numbers of graduates serving in the armed forces.

File contains the superintendent's report for the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1943. Speech addresses staffing shortages due to the war, numbers of graduates serving in the armed forces, and the fact that there were no students admitted in September of 1942.

File contains a graduation superintendent's report for the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1942. Speech addresses staffing shortages due to the war.

File contains the speech Elsie K. Jones, Superintendent of the Wellesley Hospital and its School of Nursing, to the graduating class of 1939. In the speech she gives some historical information about the hospital.

File contains address given by Dr. J. E. Elliott at the 1929 Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduation ceremony.

File contains uniform dresses worn for the graduation ceremonies. Also included is one graduation uniform top worn by male graduates from the program. The first male graduate convocated in 1972.

Graduation top worn by male graduates from Wellesley. All white with black velvet bands across the shoulder epaulets - to match the black velvet bands worn on caps of female nursing graduates.

One white polyester graduation dress, size 14, from the Wellesley School. Dress would be worn with the graduation cap with its black velvet band.

White cotton graduation dress. Would be worn with apron, bib, and collar.

White cotton graduation dress. Would be worn with apron, bib, and collar.

White cotton graduation dress. Would be worn with apron, bib, and collar.

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 reception held after the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduation ceremony. Photo taken looking down a long driveway with people standing around.

Photograph shows three people standing around talking and eating.

File contains the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing year pins and graduation pins. The year pins were given to students at the start of their 3rd year and the graduation pins were handed out at graduation. Unlike other hospital nursing schools, the Wellesley pin stayed the same from 1915-1974. The graduating class of 1975 received a different pin because of the amalgamation for the school of nursing into Ryerson Polytechnical Institute. The Lion rampant used for both pins is from the Wellesley Hospital crest which Dr. Herbert Bruce received permission from the Duke of Wellington (Wellesley) to use the family's crest as the Hospital's crest.

File contains photographs of various graduation related photographs that have no apparent date attached to them.

File contains a 26 minute film that includes: the graduation exercises for the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing held June 7th, 1951; a short section showing people using a stethoscope; and the rest of film is the cornerstone laying by the Honourable John Robarts for the new wing of the Wellesley Hospital on May 19, 1965.

Sub-series contains correspondence, programmes, invitations, superintendent reports, and speeches relating to the graduation ceremonies for the The Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing.

Panoramic photograph taken during the 1933 graduation ceremony for the Wellelsley Hospital School of Nursing. Ceremony took place outside on the lawn. A large audience is seated on the right with tents visible in the background. A stage with nurses seated behind it is on the left side of the photo.

Panoramic photograph taken during the 1929 graduation ceremony for the Wellelsley Hospital School of Nursing. Ceremony took place outside on the lawn. A large audience is seated on the left, with tents visible in the background. A man is standing speaking to the audience on a stage, and a large group of seated nurses are behind the stage. Second copy of photograph is poorly done scan and reprint.

Photograph taken during the graduation ceremonies for the Class of 1928 on the Wellesley Hospital grounds.

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.

Three copies of a 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.

Photograph taken inside Ryerson Theatre. The audience and the graduates are standing at their seats. Graduates from Sick Children's Hospital School of Nursing, Women's College Hospital School of Nursing and the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduated at the same ceremony.

Photograph of a graduate receiving her diploma on stage and shaking hands with an unidentified man. Ryerson Vice President Administration Dr. George Korey is standing in between them.

Photograph of members of the class of 1975 seated in the Ryerson Theatre for the graduation ceremony.

Photograph of the nurses procession up the centre aisle of St. Paul's Church. The graduation ceremony took place at St. Paul's.

Photograph looking up the towards the front of St. Paul's Church. The nurses and their guests are seated in the pews and School leaders and invited guests stand on the dais at the front of the church.

B&W photograph taken from the balcony looking towards the front of the church during the graduation ceremony for the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1954. School superintendent Elsie K. Jones is on stage handing greeting the graduates as they come on stage.

Graduation breakfast for the graduating class of 1925 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. They are seated in a formal dining room at an "L" shaped table. Miss E. Flaws, School Administrator in standing at the head of the table. Photograph is mounted on matting.

Photograph of two nursing students pouring hot coffee or tea into cups on trays. The students are taking the trays to the graduation breakfast for the class of 1972A.

Two copies of a photograph of Wellesley Hospital Nursing School class of 1969 student modeling a white nursing uniform of the future with textured tights and go-go boots. Nurses are in background seated at tables. Photograph taken during the graduation breakfast fashion show displaying all the past and present nurses uniforms.

Series consists of photographs, objects, and textual records related to graduation of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Series is broken down into 3 sub-series or files:
RG 946.03.04.01 Graduation class photographs
RG 946.03.04.02 Graduation and year pins
RG 946.03.04.03 Graduation documentation files
RG 946.03.04.04 Yearbooks
RG 946.03.04.05 Certificates
RG 946.03.04.06 Graduation exercises and cornerstone laying

Colour shot of the Wellesley Hospital graduating class of 1958 leaving the hospital grounds to walk to the convocation ceremony.

Members of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1959 walking out of the hospital on their way to their graduation ceremony.

Sub-series contain photographs of the various aspects of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing's graduation week. Included are graduate composites, photographs of the ceremony itself, candid after reception shots, as well as photographs of various graduation week events such as the mother-daughter tea, breakfast, and Hospital walk-through by the graduates.

Photograph of the class of 1971 in front of the Wellesley Hospital. Photograph taken before their walk to St. Paul's Church for the ceremony. Photograph published in the Winter 1971 edition of the Wellesley World magazine.

Photograph of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1968. Photo was taken outside of the hospital building.

Photograph of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1970. The photograph was taken outside with the hospital in the background.

Two copies of a photograph of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1968. Photo was taken outside of the hospital building.

Three copies of a photograph of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduating class of 1969. Photo was taken outside in front of the hospital.

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.

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.

File contains photographs of the graduating class of 1975 of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Included are the class composite, and photographs of the ceremony. This is the last year the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduated a class. The school amalgamated with Ryerson Polytechnical Institute's nursing program in 1973 (along with those of Sick Children's Hospital and Women's College Hospital). The graduation ceremony was held on June 2 and included the last classes from all three schools.

File contains photographs of the graduating class of 1974 of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Included are photographs of the ceremony, and the reception afterwards.

File contains photographs of the graduating class of 1973 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. They include the first pinning ceremony, the mother-daughter tea, graduation and the reception afterwards.

File contains photographs of the graduating class of 1972B from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. They include the pinning ceremony, the graduation ceremony, and reception. The ceremoy took place on September 7th.

File contains photographs of the graduating class of 1972 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. They include the mother - daughter tea, graduation, and reception. The graduation ceremony took place June 22nd.

Photographic composite with head shots of each graduate of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1972A. Graduates names are listed under each photo.

File contains photographs of the graduating class of 1971 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. They include photos from the graduation reception and the parent's night hosted by the graduates.

1971 graduating class composite for the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing.

File contains photographs of the graduating class of 1970 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. They include the graduation composite and other graduation related photos.

File contains photographs of the graduating class of 1968 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. They include the graduation composite and other graduation related photos.

File contains photographs of the graduating class of 1967 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. They include the graduation composite and other graduation related photos.

File contains photographs of the graduating class of 1966 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. They include various graduation and reception pictures.

File contains photographs of the graduating class of 1965 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. They include the graduation composite and other graduation related photos.

Photograph of the 40 graduates from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1965. Names of the graduates are listed under

File contains photographs of the graduating class of 1964 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. They include the graduation composite and other graduation related photos.

Graduate composite for the class of 1964 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Graduates names are listed underneath the head shots.

File contains photographs of the graduating class of 1963 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. They include the graduation composite and other pictures during and after the ceremony.

Graduate composite for the class of 1963 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Graduates names are listed underneath the head shots.

Graduate composite for the class of 1962 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Graduates names are listed underneath the head shots.

Graduate composite for the class of 1962 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Graduates names are listed underneath the head shots.

Graduate composite for the class of 1961 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Graduates names are listed underneath the head shots.

File contains photographs of the graduating class of 1960 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. They include the graduation composite and other pictures taken after the ceremony.

File contains two different graduating class composites for the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1959.

Graduate composite for the class of 1959 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Graduates names are listed underneath the head shots. 25 graduates are pictured. See RG 946.03.04.01.41.02 for the other set of graduates from that year.

Graduate composite for the class of 1959 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Graduates names are listed underneath the head shots. 47 graduates pictured in this photograph. See RG 946.03.04.01.41.01 for remainder of graduates.

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.

Graduate composite for the class of 1958 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Graduates names are listed underneath the head shots.

File contains photographs for the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduating class of 1958.

Graduate composite for the class of 1957 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Graduates names are listed underneath the head shots.

Graduate composite for the class of 1956 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Graduates names are listed underneath the head shots.

Graduate composite for the class of 1955 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Graduates names are listed underneath the head shots.

Graduate composite for the class of 1954 from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Graduates names are listed underneath the head shots.

File contains photographs of the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1954.