Series 11: Memorabilia, 1909-2013, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
The series contains memorabilia and other documents collected by the LICH School of Nursing Alumnae Assocation. These include commemorative pins, nursing caps, promotional items, the school's accreditation letters, a congratulatory letter from New York City Mayor Ed Koch, school histories, and other items, dating from 1909 to 2013. Additonally, three nursing diplomas/certificates can be found in Series 8: Students, alumni, and faculty.
Arrangement
The series is divided into two sub-series: Printed material and Objects. Each sub-series is arranged chronologically.
Sub-series 11.1: Printed material, 1933-2008, inclusive
"The LICH and Training School for Nurses: 1858-1883-1933", 1933, inclusive
Alma mater - lyrics and music, circa 1930s-1960s, inclusive
Marietta H. Madden (Class of 1928) letter to students, circa 1960s-1970s, inclusive
General
Formerly framed; page 5 only
Promotional items, 1960s-2000s, inclusive
Gertrude Woods's 1927 advice to students, circa 1970s, inclusive
LICH Division of Nursing report and tribute to Eleanor E. Harold, 1976, inclusive
Nursing: A World of Unity poster, 1976, inclusive
Mayor Ed Koch - Centennial anniversary letter, 1983, inclusive
LICH School of Nursing histories, 1983, circa 2000s, inclusive
Accreditation letters, 2003, 2008, inclusive
Laminated promotional clippings, 2005, inclusive
Thank-you cards, 2005, inclusive
The LICH SON Cookbook, 2008, inclusive
Sub-series 11.2: Objects, 1909-2013, inclusive
Commemorative pins, badges, medals, and other items, 1909-2013, inclusive
General
LICH 50th anniversary medal (1909), Gertrude Sprague Smith Class of 1915 graduation pin, Marion McLean Class of 1921 graduation pin, Elizabeth Hughes rank and Class of 1930 graduation pin, School of Nursing badge (circa 1960s), David Bachman's cuff links and service pin (circa 1960s-1980s), School of Nursing pin (circa 1960s-1990s), LICH keychains (circa 1980s-1990s), LICH uniform patch (circa 1980s-1990s), service pins (circa 1980s-2000s), LICH Radiology pin (1992), 100th anniversary badge (1983), 125th anniversary badge (2008), and 2013 graduation pins.
Brass candleholder, circa 1930s-1950s, inclusive
Brass candleholder, circa 1930s-1950s, inclusive
General
These candeholders were used during the nursing student's pinning ceremony
Nursing cap, circa 1930s-1960s, inclusive
General
This cap was not worn by LICH School of Nursing students, and may have been acquired from another nursing school
LICH handmade nursing cap, circa 1930s-1965, inclusive
General
The LICH School of Nursing cap was designed by Ida Sutliffe in 1893. They were handmade by the mother of Margaret Keating through 1965.
LICH nursing cap, circa 1960s-1970s, inclusive
General
This cap was not made by the mother of Margaret Keating, and is possibly machine-manufactured.
LICH yarmulke, circa 1960s-1970s, inclusive
Nursing degree and certificates (blanks), circa 1970s-1990s, inclusive
General
The two-year nursing degrees were first issued around 1970, and the degree in Applied Science Nursing was first issued in 1991.
LICH School of Nursing 100th anniversary commemorative dish, 1983, inclusive
General
The dish was given out at the 100th Anniversary of the School of Nursing of the Long Island College Hospital and the Nurses' Alumnae Association Centennial Reunion at the Sheraton Centre Hotel (Manhattan) on May 14,1983.
LICH School of Nursing 100th anniversary commemorative mug, 1983, inclusive
General
Mug was made in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the School of Nursing of the Long Island College Hospital and the Nurses' Alumnae Association Centennial Reunion.
LICH School of Nursing banner, circa 2000s
Nursing and Asthma Walk t-shirts, 2005, inclusive
Porcelain candleholder, 2007, inclusive
General
The candleholders were given to graduates upon completion of the nursing program by the Alumae Association
