Large group of Wellesley student nurses seated and standing singing Christmas carols. There is a Christmas tree behind them and an information board for the The Womens Auxiliary of Wellesley Hospital on the right side of the photo.

Close up view of student nurses singing Christmas carols.

Three rows of nursing students on risers singing Christmas carols. They are being lead by another student.

Series of photographs taken by Canada Pictures that appear to be a day in the life of a student Nurse at Wellesley Hospital. Nurse was from the class of 1948.

Wellesley nursing student in the office reading a patient's chart.

Wellesley nursing student wheeling a "patient" into the operating room with Nursing Instructor. Head Nurse as the "patient".

Wellesley nursing student pouring water from a jug into a bowl. Nursing Instructor Dorothea Elines is in the background.

Wellesley nursing student seated at a table with another student nurse and hospital nurse.

Photograph of Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1921 graduate Edith MacNamara seated outside.

Series contains photographs of nursing school students in the hospital, in class, in the dorm, and other places. It also includes framed portraits of students.

Photograph of Mary Willmina Ferguson. Born October 13, 1889 in Richards Falls, Ontario. She was a member of Wellesley's first graduating class in 1915. She signed up with Canada's overseas expeditionary force as a member of the Canadian Army Medical Corps on January 31st, 1916. She received a British War Medal, a Victory (Inter-allied) War Medal and 2 Mentioned in despatches oak leaf sprays for her service over seas.
Removed from the the back of the frame was a yellow piece of cardstock with information/dedication about Ferguson.

File contains three photographs. Topics include an early outdoor event on hospital grounds, Dorothy Eden and Dorothy Arnot addressing a group on a tour of the hospital, and a group of student nurses walking through the hospital corridor singing.

File contains photographs of Christmas bake and craft sales in the hospital.

Short sleeved blue and white striped a-line dress with white mandarin collar and white cuffs. Worn with white stockings and shoes.

Short sleeved blue and white striped a-line dress with white mandarin collar and white cuffs. Worn with white stockings and shoes.

Short sleeved white a-line dress with mandarin collar. Worn by students in the intern year. First two years of schooling, students wore blue and white striped dresses of same style.

One white cotton dress with long sleeves. White pleated design on shoulder and part way down front of top.

Starched white cotton collar. Arrow brand, it is the Anemone, size 14.2. Collar worn by Wellesley graduate, class of 1925, and Nursing Director Elsie K. Jones. She was the Director of Nursing and Director of the School of Nursing between 1937-1964.

Starched white cotton eton 6 collar, made to wear with size 14 neck shirts. Attached at back and front to uniform with detachable buttons.

Starched white paper collar with material stitched to outside. It is an Arrow brand eton 6 collar, made to wear with size 14.5 neck shirts. Attached at back and front to uniform with detachable buttons.

Starched white paper collar. It is an eton 6 collar, made to wear with size 14.5 neck shirts. Attached at back and front to uniform with detachable buttons.

Starched white paper collar. It is an eton 6 collar, made to wear with size 14.5 neck shirts. Attached at back and front to uniform with detachable buttons.

Starched white cotton eton 6 collar, made to wear with size 14.5 neck shirts. Attached at back and front to uniform with detachable buttons.

Starched white paper collar It is an Eton 6 collar, made to wear with size 14 neck shirts. Attached at back and front to uniform with detachable buttons.

Starched white paper collar It is an Eton 6 collar, made to wear with size 14 neck shirts. Attached at back and front to uniform with detachable buttons.

Starched white paper collar with material stitched on one side. Eton 6 collar, made to wear with size 14 neck shirts. Attached at back and front to uniform with detachable buttons.

One starched paper cuff worn at the wrist with the nursing uniform. Closes with detachable button. Arrow brand style 402 size 7.

File contains nine nursing caps of different styles and materials. They range in date, style wise, from 1912 to the 1970s.

White cotton nurses cap (unfolded). Cap designed and put into use after Wellesley left its partnership with Toronto General Hospital. Held in shape with detachable button.

Identification bracelet made from a French coin.
Small chainlink rope made into a bracelet by soldering ends onto a filed down franc. The front of the coin features a woman (The Sower, designed by Oscar Roty in 1900). The verse side was smoothed to allow for etching "Clara MacNeill C.A.M.C. 1916-1917, 1918-1919".

Four brass shoulder pips worn by Clarissa MacNeill as part of her uniform. Four pips gives her the rank of Lieutenant (2 on each shoulder epaulet) as a Nurse in the Canadian Army Medical Corps.
The design on the pips "Tria Juncta in Uno" around 3 crowns is taken from the Order of Bath -
"Field grade officers (Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel) first began to wear distinctive rank badges in 1810, with captains and subalterns adopting insignia of their own in 1855. This was the first use of the crown and rank stars. The rank star chosen across the British Army was that of the Order of the Bath, though "Household" regiments wore different patterns of stars. Canadian Guards regiments also inherited this tradition." [www.canadiansoldiers.com]

Round bronze pin with "For Service at the Front" and a union jack on a shield in the centre. "C.E.F" is overtop of the shield. The back of the pin has "Penalty for misuse 500 dollars or 6 months imprisonment. The badge has been altered - the central pin was removed and another pin was soldered on either side. One side of the alteration obscured the serial number that was on the pin.

The history of the badge can be found on the Veterans Affairs website:
"The Initial CEF issue is a bronze button 14/16 inches (22 mm) in diameter with a screwback fitting; the outside a circle with the words FOR SERVICE AT THE FRONT above and . . + . . below; the centre an enamel Union Jack in the form of a Tudor shield on a pebbled ground; this is surmounted by C.P.F. (Canadian Patriotic Fund); the reverse with stamped serial number. On a subsequent issue of the badge, C.P.F. was replaced with CEF (Canadian Expeditionary Force).
Final CEF Award Criteria
Members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) who served at the front and had retired or relinquished their commissions, been honourably discharged, or returned to or retained in Canada on duty.
Members of the Imperial Forces, subject to the same conditions as members of the CEF, provided they were Canadian residents on the 4th day of August, 1914, and had returned to reside in Canada.
Ex-members of the RAF who served only in England were also eligible for the badge if they had been "actively engaged with the enemy whilst on the strength of an operational unit in Great Britain." (National Archives of Canada, RG24, Vol. 1764, File DHS 12-3, "Circular Letter No. 50, October16, 1919. Issue of Class "A" War service Badge Ex-member of the Royal Air Force who served only in England.")" (http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/war-service-badges)

Small sterling silver pin featuring the Wellesley Hospital crest - the lion rampant on a crown and holding a flag.

Small black metal pin that looks like a rod through the letter "S" - possibly a variation of the staff of asclepius.

Round silver platter with 3 feet. Fluted edge with filagree decoration around edge and around writing in centre. Inscription reads "Presented to Mary Willmina Ferguson by Wellesley Hospital Nurses Decemver 11th 1946".

Based on silver markings on the platter, it was created by John Round & Son Ltd. in 1924. The firm was established by John Round in Sheffield in 1847. In 1874 the firm became John Round & Son Ltd and in 1886 the business of Ridge, Allcard & Co (Lions Works, Eyre Lane) was amalgamated and John Ridge became the manager. The main factory was the renewed Tudor Works, Tudor Street, Sheffield.

Series consists of published materials that were in the Wellesley Hospital Library and those donated by family members of Nursing graduates who used the books in their schooling.

A handbook of dosages for medicines. Handwritten notes on the back pages and cover.

A textbook of medicines and dosages. Two pages of notes found in amongst the pages.

A medical nursing textbook.

File contains 4 log books - 3 time (attendance) logs and one mark/attendance book for that track individual students.

Monthly attendance ledger for period beginning in October 1912 and ending September 1927.

File is combination of 4 different files with Curriculum committee meeting minutes and accompanying materials. Each file part represents one of the original file folders with the original file name. Dates on the file parts sometimes crossover into the next file.

RG 946.03.10.01.01 Curriculum Meetings, 1953, 1956-1958
RG 946.03.10.01.02 Curriculum Committee, 1958 to Feb 1st 1961
RG 946.03.10.01.03 Curriculum Meetings Apr.30, 1959 - Dec. 7, 1959
RG 946.03.10.01.04 Curriculum Committee Meetings, 1961-1965

File contains meeting minutes and associated materials for the Wellesley Hospital Nursing library, and the audio-visual committee.

File contain a two page report on the state of bursary and loan needs for Nursing Students at Wellesley Hospital.

Series consists of teaching and student notes and manuals for classes taken at the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing.

File contains a brown covered loose leaf notebook with "Climax" embossed on cover in black. Inside are lecture and course notes for surgical nursing. Dorothy Arnot was the instructor. Also in the notebook is a TIME magazine stories about penicillin and tuberculosis.

File contains invitations to the Wellesley annual carol tea and programs for the annual carol sing performed by a choir of student nurses. Included with the 1968 program are several copies of a record created of the choir singing.

Nursing certificate earned by a 1917 Wellesley Graduate. Wellesley would send its nurses to other institutions to gain experience in areas that Wellesley did not have at their Hospital.

Registered Nursing certificate for a class of 1947 Wellesley School of Nursing graduate.

Registered Nursing certificate for a Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1929 graduate Anita Beadle.

Photograph taken on the steps of the front entrance of the Wellesley Hospital. The Hospital opened in 1911 but was under renovation and officially opening in August of 1912. The Duke of Connaught, Governor General of Canada was there to do the honours. In the photograph he is standing left of centre in the front row. Also in the photograph are Dr. Bruce (far left bottom), and Sir William Mulock (far right).

Photograph of the Duchess of Cornwall and E. Dorothy Arnot, Assistant Hospital Administrator Patient Services, touring the Wellesley kitchens. In the background is Food Services employee Mrs. Aurora Menard.

Photograph of a line of couples entering the Centennial Ballroom at the Inn on the Park for the Wellesley Hospital 60th Anniversary Ball. Leading the procession is Lieutenant Governor of Ontario W. Ross MacDonald and the Duchess of Wellington. The next couple is the Duke of Wellington and an unidentified woman. The third couple entering the ballroom is Angela Bruce, widow of Hospital founder Dr. Herbert. A. Bruce, and former Chairman of Wellesley's Board H. M. Turner.
The photograph was published in the Fall 1972 edition of the Wellesley World magazine and in the Wellesley Anniversary Review '72.

Page contains clippings from the Alumnaes' Lion's Roar section of the Wellesley World magazine. The first clipping discusses activities from 1981 and has a photograph of the 1981-1983 executive team. The second clipping shows the 1975-1976 Alumnae executive.

Page contains 2 items. First item was a calling card of sorts for Wellesley graduate Doraine Ross. The second it is an obituary clipping for Wellesley class of 1933 graduate Agnes Black.

Photographs of Wellesley nurses displaying uniforms from 1912-1961. Also included are news clippings about the hospital's 50th Anniversary in 1962, the founder's room stained glass, and the tapestry that hung in the Wellesley Hospital lobby.

News clippings about the death of Elsie K. LaVenture (Jones), and Alumnae Assocation business and events.

Page includes a letter to Grace Farthing (Bolton) thanking her for her donation to the Wellesley Hospital Archives, and news clippings about the death of class of 1916 alumnus Helen Carruthers.

Two women purchasing something from the crafts covered bazaar table.

A group of women standing and looking at a table filled with baked good. Some are making purchases.

Photograph taken looking down the length of the room showing tables on either side filled with alumnae. A woman is speaking into a microphone on the left side and another women is modelling a checkered one-suit pantsuit down the middle of the room.

Photograph taken looking down length of room. Tables with alumnae on either side and a women in a light coloured sleeveless evening gown with jeweled belt walks down centre of room.

Wellesley alumnus modelling an off the shoulder evening gown during the annual dinner and fashion show.

Two women seated in chairs in front of a rail speaking. Other women in background.

Class of 1971 alumnus walks the runway during the fashion show.

Class of 1953 alumnus walks the runway during the fashion show.

Class of 1970 alumnus walks the runway during the fashion show.

Photograph taken at the Christmas luncheon held at the Sutton Place Hotel. Photograph of three women seated at a table

Class of 1922 and 1936 Alumnae seated at a table.
Printed on page 16 of the Fall & Winter 1986/87 edition of the Wellesley World magazine.

A line of people in front of the Wellesley Hospital. Part of the Garden Party hosted by the Alumnae Association for the 6oth Anniversary.

Group of women and a man standing and seated talking out on the front walkway into the Wellesley Hospital.

Dorothy Eden Mabley standing speaking with another alumnus in front of the souvenir booklet table set up at the entranceway to Wellesley Hospital.

Blue and white striped open sided tent used for the Garden Party. Large crowd of people stand around it.

File contains group photographs of members of The Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association executive members.

Photograph of the new 1973 Alumnae executive, l-r: Marnie Graham, Heather Hetherington, Leigh Saarimaki, Gene Gunn, Diane Davies, and Marg Britton.
Photograph printed in the August 1973 edition of the Wellesley World magazine.

Photograph of the new 1981-1983 Alumnae executive.

Two people seated at table with two others standing behind them.

Wellesley Alumnus standing with tea cup in hand speaking with a group of three women seated in front of her. A woman in a nursing uniform is in the background.

File contains annual reports created by the past president, president, first vice-president, second vice-president, membership, secretary, and member at large for distribution to the Alumnae Association members. Reports are included for the following years: 1971-1972 (2); 1976-1976 (2); 1977-1978; 1979-1980; 1980-1981; 1985-1987.

Series contains names and addresses of members of the association and of the executive in charge.

File contains notices, names and addresses, and job descriptions for the various executive roles.

The 60th anniversary of the founding of The Wellesley Hospital and The Wellesley Hospital Alumnae Association's celebrations were held September 6 - 8, 1972. Events included tours of the Hospital and a garden party on hospital grounds, class of 1972 graduation exercises, and dinner at the Royal York Hotel.
File contains 2 souvenir booklets, 1 programme from the Diamond Anniversary banquet, correspondence regarding the events, and a b&w transparency of Helen Carruthers' (class of 1916) article from the souvenir booklet.

The 75th anniversary of the founding of The Wellesley Hospital was celebrated with various events held over the summer of 1987. On June 7 The Wellesley had a SUNday at Woodbine Racetrack, raising $70,000 for the hospital. On July 11, 800 members of The Wellesley Hospital staff and their families had a picnic at Earl Bales Park. On August 27 there was a 75th anniversary Garden Party on the hospital grounds with a 1912 theme - the year the hospital officially opened. A plaque honouring hospital founder Dr. Herbert Bruce was unveiled.
The file contains a 75th anniversary commemorative sticker, and a copy of the invitation sent to alumnae inviting them to the Garden Party.

Cerlox bound yearbook created for the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1960 50th anniversary. Included in the booklet are updates on graduates, photographs, and an in memoriam section.

File part contains pages of guidelines, from different years, outlining the sources of funding available to members of the Wellesley Alumnae Association. The guidelines were sent out by the Vice President Patient Services for the Hospital V. Sinnott and the secretary of the Alumnae Association.

For 1986 there were three scholarships:

The Elisabeth Flaws Memorial Scholarship - available to active members of the Alumnae Association and are taking post graduate studies in nursing at the degree level. The scholarship was for $2000.

The Elsie K. Jones LaVenture Memorial Fund - is available to registered nurses that have been on staff at The Wellesley Hospital for a minimum of one year. Applicants must take a short term course in graduate studies. There is a one year service commitment to Wellesley after the course is completed.

The Mrs. Herbert A. Bruce Memorial Scholarship - available to current members of the Association and to registered nurses on staff at The Wellesley for a minimum of one year. Applicants must take a conference, seminar, workshop, or refresher course. Scholarship for $200.

For 1987, all the same scholarships were available along with one more:

The President's bursary - available to all current members of the Alumnae Association who are graduates of the School of Nursing. Applicants must take a short term course in graduate studies.

Isobell Bussell graduated from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing in 1938. The collection of materials include some nursing/medical texts, a portrait of her in her R.C.A.F. nursing uniform, and a photograph album.

File contains 5 nursing and medical books used by Isobel Bussell during her schooling and after.

One copy of "Studies in Ethics for Nurses" by Charlotte A. Aikens, R. N. Inside the book is a piece of folded paper with a handwritten copy of the "Nightingale pledge" on one side and notes about ethics, and discipline on the other.

A photograph album created by Isobel Bussell. The majority of the photographs are from her time in Nursing school and with her nursing friends outside of school. There are also photographs of Isobel in her WWII nursing uniform.

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Wellelsey Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association (1915-2015), the alumnae created a commemorative framed piece. Included in the frame is a photograph of the first graduating class from Wellesley in 1915; a graduation ring donated by Mary Stanton Sheen, class of 1931; and a year and graduation pin from current Alumnae Association president Shirley Hollefriend Heard, class of 1962. Included with the framed item is a information sheet with information about the portrait, pins, and ring.

Collection contains collected by Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing class of 1970 graduate Trudy Johnson. Included are yearbooks, newsletters, booklets and information related to the school of nursing and 4 uniform patches.

Cream coloured cardstock cover with green writing "Christmas Carols by the Choir of The Wellesley School of Nursing December 19, 1968". In the centre of the front cover is an illustration in red of nursing students singing and playing instruments. Inside the booklet are the words to the carols - O Little Town of Bethlehem, O Come All ye Faithful, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and Silent Night, and a programme of events.

Two copies of the 1968 Lion's Tale yearbook. This was the year Trudy Johnson entered her nursing training at the Wellesley Hospital Nursing School.

One copy of the Lion's Tale 1970 yearbook. Trudy Johnson's name is on bottom right corner of front cover in gold. Trudy Johnson was the valedictorian for her class and her graduation address is published on page 73 of the yearbook.

Four uniform patches "School of Nursing" with "WH" in larger letters in the centre. Patches would be been sewn on the arms of the student uniform.

The Wellesley Hospital sous-fonds contain items used by and created for the Hospital. The collection includes dishes, medical equipment, photographs, meeting minutes, brochures, published materials, audiocassettes and other materials.

File contains panoramic photograph taken outside in front of building. Extension courses held at the University of Toronto from August 13th-18th.

Series contains various file of correspondence to and from the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Included are files:

RG 946.03.02.01 Wellesley Hospital and Toronto General Hospital
RG 946.03.02.02 Toronto Telegram story response
RG 946.03.02.03 Red Cross Outpost Hospital
RG 946.03.02.04 Re-organization of Hospital for Sick Children Nursing School
RG 946.03.02.05 Registered Nurses Association of Ontario 50th anniversary
RG 946.03.02.06 Internal memos

File contains correspondence between members of the Wellesley Hospital and its School of Nursing and the Toronto General Hospital and its School of Nursing regarding Toronto General Hospital's ability to provide obstetrical nursing and other medical training to Wellesley Nursing students.

File contains meeting minutes from a Hospital for Sick Children meeting in response of the Lynch Report recommending that Nursing schools be moved out of the Hospitals and phased into post-secondary education institutions. Sent as a memo from the Principal of Wellesley's School of Nursing, to Hospital administrators.