Series 8: Students, alumni, and faculty, 1887-2014, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
The series primarily contains photographs, classwork, and diplomas of nursing students and faculty, dating from 1900 to 2014. Additionally, a class book containing a record of students' grades from 1949 to 1953 has been placed at the end of the series. More detailed information is provided at the folder level in the series inventory below.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by surname. One folder containing a class book of student grades has been placed at the end of the series.
Bachman, David J., 1959-1994, inclusive
General
Contains programs for the 1961 and 1962 LICH School of Nursing commencements, a black-and-white photograph of LICH with a centennial banner (1959), a black-and-white group photograph of Bachman and students on a visit to Pfizer Co. (1959), a color photograph of the Hoagland building (1959), a print of LICH clipped from a newsletter (1973), a thank you card from the class of Feburary 1962, and a copy of Bachman's curriculum vitae (1994). See also the Memorabilia series for Bachman's cuff links and service pin.
Cosgrove, Miss, 1900, inclusive
General
Student nurse employment letter
Dygert, Hortense E., 1887, 1983, inclusive
General
Diploma (1887) and related correspondence (1983)
Gaffey, Kathryn M., 1932, circa 1990s, inclusive
General
Contains coursework (1932) and one black-and-white copy print of Gaffey (originally taken in 1935).
Grass, Dottie, 1908-1909, inclusive
General
1908 University of the State of New York Registered Nurse certificate and 1909 LICH Training School for Nurses diploma
Hughes, Elizabeth, 1927-1929, 2014, inclusive
General
Contains eight black-and-white photographs and two cards from a scrapbook assembled by Elizabeth "Bessie" Hughes, dating from 1927 to 1929. The photographs include candid shots of Hughes and other nursing students (including one of Hughes dressed as a man for a theatrical production), and the cards include a list of Hughes's classmates and poetry. The file also includes correspondence between Elizabeth's brother Ed with the LICH School of Nursing Alumnae Association regarding the scrapbook items (2014). See also the Memorabilia series for Hughes's rank and Class of 1930 graduation pin.
Morgan, Janet Potter, 2004, inclusive
General
Contains four color photographs of the LICH School of Nursing Nursing Textbook Collection Dedication, featuring Janet Potter Morgan, taken on June 24, 2004. A commemorative bookmark is also included in the file.
O'Brien, Cecelia, 1959, inclusive
General
Contains O'Brien's experience record book.
Ross, Elizabeth L., 1932, inclusive
General
Alumnae Association membership card
Class book, 1949-1953, inclusive
Alumnae database and backup, circa 1990s, inclusive
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
IDs for digital materials are 2014_006_media_001 and 2014_006_media_002. Access to digital materials is available onsite at the Othmer Library. Requests to acccess digital materials must be made at least 2 days in advance by emailing library@brooklynhistory.org.
