Photograph of members of the Wellesley class of 1971 at their 15th reunion. A photocopy of the photograph is included with a listing of names of people in the photograph (not all names are accurate).
Photograph at the dedication of the tree donated and planted by the Classes of 1946 to the Wellesley Hospital on their 35th anniversary of graduation. Group of Alumnae stand in background with one woman holding a plaque while a man attaches to plaque to a pole in front of the tree.
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.
Series consists of materials, including invitations and programs, created for various special events. Events include Alumnae dinners, Hospital Anniversaries, and annual meetings.
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.
File contains two copies of Wellesley School of Nursing calendars. One dates from around the mid-1960's and the other from around 1970. Calendars contain information on a wide variety of topics including program curriculum, admissions, fees, financial assistance, and other topics students need to know about attending the school.
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.
File contains magazines printed in the 1980s. In Fall 1982 the magazine switched back to a glossy magazine style. File contains: Fall 1980 (1) Spring/Summer 1982 (1) Fall 1982 (2) Winter 1983 (1) - The Wellesley Hospital Research Institute annual report Summer 1984 (3) Fall/Winter 1984 (1) Spring/Summer 1985 (2) Winter 1986 (3) Fall/Winter 1986-1987 (4) Spring 1987 (4) Summer 1987 (3) Fall/Winter 1988-1989 (4)
One copy of "Survival Strategies" edited by David Goyette, Dennis William Magill, and Jeff Denis. Book is about The Wellesley Central (formerly The Wellesley) Hospital.
Files contain photographs, majority of which are black and white and posed, of Wellesley Hospital staff including doctors, nurses, and other staff members. They are taken in a various locations around the hospital including wards, labs, and offices.
File contains photographs related to Nurses' Week and Wellesley Hospital. The majority of the photographs relate to Nurses' Week 1984 held May 1 - 7. There is a photograph of an informational display about nurses and 3 photographs of drawings submitted to the poster contest sponsored by the Ontario Nurses Association for children of Wellesley staff. The photographs of the contest winners were published in the July 1984 edition of Lion's Tale staff newsletter. The other two photographs are of a drawing from the 1985 Nurses' Week poster contest; and a photograph of a Nurse modelling in the fashion show that was part of the 1986 Nurses' Week events (Published in the August 1986 edition of Lion's Tale).
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.
Photographs taken between March and October 1964 of the demolition of the original Wellesley Hospital building and the construction of the new 9 story medical and research centre. One of the photographs shows nurses removing a painting and other items from the old hospital prior to demolition.
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.
File contains photographs of various areas in the hospital, and a variety of equipment. Also in the photographs are staff working in the areas and using the equipment. Areas include the Emergency room, the cafeteria, a lab, physiotherapy, and the nursery.
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.
File contains brochures about programs and treatment. Included are brochures about post-natal exercise, Options for Seniors Inc., Burns and Emergency First Aid, and the Lupus Databank Research Program.
The Wellesley Hospital Medical and Research Centre began construction in 1964, with the demolition of the original Hospital Building "Homewood". The cornerstone laying ceremony was held Wednesday May 19, 1965. The building was officially opened October 10, 1967. File contains invitations and programs for the cornerstone laying ceremony and the official opening of the building.
File of correspondence between The Wellesley Hospital's Executive Director G. E. Thornton and Ontario's Minister of Health A. B. R. Lawrence, and between A. B. R. Lawrence and Donald MacIntyre, president of the Ontario Council of Administrators of Teaching Hospitals.
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.
File contains stationary and cards related to The Wellesley Hospital. Included are two greeting cards with images of The original Wellesley Hospital building on the front cover, one memorandum pad, and one document holder with "The Wellesley Hospital" on the front.
Series contains materials relating to The Wellesley Hospital Archives. Included is correspondence, a photograph, a audiocassette, and staff i.d. cards for the Archivists.
File contains correspondence in the form of cards and letters to The Wellesley Hospital Archives. Included with some of the correspondence are newspaper clippings about Wellesley related people.
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 photographs taken during the Open House for the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Included are photographs of information sessions, sign-in, presentations, and photos used for display.
File contains photographs of various examples of the Nursing uniforms used by Wellesley Nursing students during the course of the school's history. Also included are 2 uniform histories and other information about the uniforms and the photographs.
A new nurses' residence was built after The Wellesley amalgamated with Toronto General Hospital. The cornerstone was laid by Ontario Premier Leslie Frost during a ceremony held June 29, 1952. The building opened June 29, 1953. In 1971 the building, now being used as offices, was re-named the Elsie K. Jones building. File contains photographs of the sod turning, cornerstone laying, and interior and exterior photographs of the residence.
Sub-series consists of photographs taken during the Nurses' winter formal dance. The majority of the photos are from the 1967 event, with one from the 1970 one.
The 1934-1935 Wellesley Training School report compiled by Gertrude Ross, Superintendent of the School for the Department of Health, Nurse Registration branch.
The 1941 Wellesley Training School report compiled by Elsie K. Jones, Superintendent of the School for the Department of Health, Nurse Registration branch. Also included is the inspection report by Department Inspector on April 1 and 2, 1941.
The 1942 Wellesley Training School report compiled by Elsie K. Jones, Superintendent of the School for the Department of Health, Nurse Registration branch. Also included is the inspection report by Department Inspector on Jan. 19 and 20, 1943.
The 1948 Wellesley Training School report compiled by Elsie K. Jones, Superintendent of the School for the Department of Health, Nurse Registration division. Also included in a letter and questionnaire from the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.
The 1950 Wellesley Division -Toronto General Hospital report compiled by Elsie K. Jones, Superintendent of the School for the Department of Health, Nurse Registration division.
The 1957 Wellesley Division -Toronto General Hospital report compiled by Elsie K. Jones, Superintendent of the School for the Department of Health Nursing branch. Also included is correspondence with various parties about the report.
The 1958 Wellesley Division -Toronto General Hospital report compiled by Elsie K. Jones, Superintendent of the School, for the Department of Health Nursing branch. Also included is the site visit report by the Senior Inspector Schools of Nursing and the Supervisor Public Health Nursing, and a variety of correspondence surrounding the reports. There appears to be some correspondence from 1960 included in the with these reports - not sure as to why this was stored with the 1958 report.
The 1961-1962 Wellesley School of Nursing report compiled by Elsie K. Jones, Superintendent of the School, for the Department of Health Nursing branch. Also in the file is a copy of the annual report for 1961 presented by Elsie K. Jones for the Board of Directors of the Wellesley Hospital, and a copy of a report for the Department of Health on the title of person responsible for the administration of the educational programme.