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King's College Hospital
Nurses' League - Catalogue
© 2005 The contents of this catalogue are the copyright
of London University, Kings College Archives.
King's College Hospital Nurses' League
Section 4: League collection
Administrative Files - General Files – correspondence and reports
[KH/NL1/1]
1924
Printed copy of KCH Nurses' League Rules and Aims, Aug 1924.
[KH/NL1/2]
1917, 1932
File of papers relating to the KCH Chapel including description of the Katherine Monk Memorial reredos, 1917; and letters relating to the date of its dedication, May 1932.
[KH/NL1/3]
1936-[1979]
File of containing copies of London County Council Midwives Act, 1936 Domiciliary Service of Midwives in London, 22 Jun 1937 Proposals for submission to the Minister of Health; Nurses (HL) A Bill (as amended in Committee) Intituled, 17 May 1949, relating to the reconstitution of the General Nursing Council; Nurses Bill (HL) Amendments to be moved on report by Lord Shepherd, 14 Jun 1949; Department of Health and Social Security circular 'Action to improve the nursing situation', Jun 1970; Photocopy of news article by Rt Hon Patrick Jenkin MP, Chief Conservative Spokesman on Social Services, 'Standards in health care', to be published in Nursing Times, Feb [1975-1979].
[KH/NL1/4]
1957-1965
‘International Council of Nurses, Frankfurt, 1965, and international papers, Melbourne, Rome, Denmark’. File relating to meetings of the International Council of Nurses, 1957-1965, including typescript reports of the Eleventh Quadrennial Congress, Rome, May 1957, and the Twelfth Quadrennial Congress, Melbourne, 1961; papers of the Thirteenth Quadrennial Congress, Frankfurt, 1965, including outline of procedure for Board and Grand Council meetings, President’s report, discussion papers on ‘Communication or conflict’; pamphlet ‘Nursing in the Federal Republic of Germany’, German Nurses’ Association, Frankfurt, Apr 1965; and Official Programme, and related material.
[KH/NL1/5]
1960-1961
‘Reports on overseas visits’. 'Report on nursing methods and education in Sweden, Finland, Germany and Switzerland', J R Horlock, Dec 1960; 'Report of International Council of Nurses Twelfth Quadrenniel Congress, Melbourne, 1961', J E Skinner; and 'Fourteen days in Denmark, Study Tour of Hospitals', by J Morris Wilson, Jun 1961.
[KH/NL1/6]
1960
File of papers relating to the visit of Evelyn A Opie, KCH Sister Matron, to Brazil and Argentina, on behalf of the British Council, 1960, including news cuttings recording the visit to Argentina, May 1960; also letter from British Council Assistant Representative, Brazil, to Miss M Opie, relating date of E Opie's return, 30 May 1960; and E Opie's report 'Impressions of nursing practice and problems in Brazil gained during a tour from 10 May-8 Jun 1960'.
[KH/NL1/7]
1974
Bundle of thank you letters from League members following the Golden Jubilee meeting of the KCH Nurses' League, 1974.
[KH/NL1/8]
1989
Letter from Phillip Woolley, KCH organist, accepting honorary membership of the KCH Nurses' League, 8 Jun 1989;
Administrative Files – History of Nursing
[KH/NL2/1]
1972-1976
Letters to Miss D M Oliver, containing reminiscence of nurses who trained at KCH, and information about Miss Purkis, including letters from Ivy W Davidson (nee Haines), 9 Dec 1972; Mary Kennard, 5 Dec 1972; Dora M Millar, 1 Dec 1972; Mary Dobell, 14 Nov 1975; Mary Kennard, 14 Nov 1975; and Margery K Blyde, 14 Jan 1976.
[KH/NL2/2]
[1950-1980]
File containing articles and reminiscences of nurses who trained at King's College Hospital, including typescript notes titled ‘Some memories of Nursing Administration during the Introduction of the National health Service in 1948’, by Evelyn A Opie, KCH Sister Matron; ‘Ramblings of an Old Girl’ by M Steel describing her experiences of King's College Hospital during World War 2; letter to Sister-Matron [E A Opie], from Winifred A Walters (nee Attenborough) containing reminiscences of training at KCH Portugal St, 1909-1912, 24 May 1969; 'Reminiscences KCH '- Sister Frideswythe OSB [Order of St Benedict], (Nurse Vesey-Brown); Reminiscence of Mother Lily CP [Congregation of the Passion / Passionists], (L J Carswell) of King's College Hospital, 1908-1911; ‘A few notes regarding nursing at Kings when I trained, 1905 to 1908’, by M A Willcox, KCH Sister-Matron 1918-1937, 18 Aug 1938.
[KH/NL2/3]
[1950-1980]
Manuscript and typescript Reminiscences on nurse training at King's College Hospital by unidentified authors. Also manuscript notes on answers to KCH Nurses Questionnaire by M P [Mrs M Purkis].
[KH/NL2/4]
[1990s]
Typescript draft of article ‘Nursing at King’s (1886-1960), by M A Nevell and J Kenshole (Normanby College archivists) [1990s]
[KH/NL2/5]
[1940s]-1970
Papers relating to KCH history including typescript articles ‘King’s College Hospital 1913-1963’, Dr F F Cartwright; ‘KCH School of Nursing’, M A Nevell [1960s]; ‘Outline history of the early nursing at KCH’; ‘Note on the St John’s training’; notes on the career of Miss Mary Jones, 1813-1887; ‘Nightingale letters to Sister Mary Jones, Sister–in-Charge at KCH’; diagram showing the development of St John’s House sisterhood to various nursing schools [1940s]; letter to Miss Kenshole from F F Cartwright concerning the KCH coat of arms, 29 Nov 1970.
[KH/NL2/6]
1930-1937, 1967
File relating to article by Katherine F Armstrong on the history of KCH, including copies of the article published in The Nursing Times, 25 Feb 1933; letter from FF Cartwright to Miss Lea concerning inaccuracies in the article, 20 May 1967; letter from Armstrong to Sister Irene, 6 Oct 1937 enclosing a Preliminary Training School lecture syllabus for courses in Elementary Science, Anatomy and physiology; and programme for the College of Nursing Endowment Fund ceremony of presentation of purses to H M the Queen, 30 May 1930, attended by Armstrong.
[KH/NL2/7]
1938-1974
‘Accounts of Nursing 1974’. File of papers containing descriptions of training at KCH including answers to survey questions about nurse training experiences; typescript articles titled ‘Golden Jubilee 1924-1974’, J K[enshole]; ‘Nurse Training at King’s in the seventies’, Mrs S Gardner; ‘A few notes regarding nursing at King’s when I trained 1905 to 1908’ M A Willcox, 19 Aug 1938; raining at King's during the 1940s, [1974]; training at High Elms in 1964, A M Stamatakis, L Casey, M S Evans, and S B Wolverson; and training during 1970s. Also includes letter to League members from Christine Brown [1973]; and letter to S Kerr Smith from Gwyneth Thomas, 12 Apr 1969, describing her mission work at Mbereshi Hospital, Zambia.
[KH/NL2/8]
[1990]
I remember, my life story, Trudie Moos, [London, 1990]. Self published memoirs of Trudie Moos, Sister Carol/ Caroline at KCH, 1948-1950, Nurse Tutor, 1955-1962, Principal Tutor, 1963-1983.
[KH/NL2/9]
1992
Copy of typescript article ‘Doctor Robert Bentley Todd, St John’s House and the origins of the modern trained nurse’, 1992, Carol Helmstadter, Ontario Nurses’ Association, Toronto.
Administrative Files - Archive collection
[KH/NL3/1]
[1980-2000]
File containing lists and notes relating to the archive collection.
[KH/NL3/2]
[1963]-1990
Letters relating to the deposit of material in the archives, including letter to Miss Trudie Moos, Principal Tutor KCH, from Marjorie K Burfort, relating to the donation of the ‘Gilliat Purse’ [1963-1983]; letter from Beatrice A Harris relating to the donation to the archives of a copy of King's College Hospital Pharmacopoeia, 17 May 1973; photocopy of letter relating to deposit of nurses aprons, and details about their design and fit, also a small collecting box, M Margaret Williams, Feb 1990.
[KH/NL3/3]
1989-1990
Papers relating to museums collections relating to the history of nursing, including minutes of the Nursing Collections Group, Nov 1999, Mar 1990; Nursing Collections Group newsletter, 4 Sep 1990; agenda of London Federation of Museums and Art Galleries, 18 Oct 1990; and copy of article on Florence Nightingale and St Thomas’ Hospital. J Kenshole, Normanby College archivist was member of the Nursing Collections Group.
Benevolent and Trust Funds
Minutes
[KH/NL4/1]
1917, 1934-1937
Manuscript volume containing Accounts of the Fund for the memorial window to be erected to the late Sister Elise Margaret Kemp in KCH Chapel, 12 Nov 1917; minutes of the Committee relating to the memorial to the late M E Ray, Sister Matron of KCH 1906-1918, died 31 Dec 1933, Jul 1934-Sep 1937.
[KH/NL4/2]
1952-1960
KCH Nurses League Benevolent Fund Committee minutes, 22 Jan 1952-2 Nov 1960, relating to receipt of funds and grants made.
Banking records
[KH/NL5/1]
1923-1935
Bankbook for Miss M A Wilcox, King’s College Hospital, Patients’ Comforts Fund, London County Westminster and Parr’s Bank, Camberwell Branch, Mar 1923-Apr 1935.
[KH/NL5/2]
1931-1959
Mrs G M Miller re KCH Nurses League Trust Fund bank account statements, May 1931-Jul 1959
[KH/NL5/3]
1945-1951
KCH Nurses' Benevolent and Walder Legacy Fund bank account statements, Nov 1945-Oct 1951
Accounting records
[KH/NL6/1]
1935-1967
KCH Nurses Benevolent and Trust Fund letters, accounts, receipts, investments etc, 1935-1967.
[KH/NL6/2]
1936-[1944]
KCH Nurses' League Endowment of bed fund (Benevolent Fund) account book, Jun 1936-[1944]
[KH/NL6/3]
1951-1962
KCH Trust Fund (Nurses League)
account book, Nov 1951-Oct 1962.
Obituaries
[KH/NL7/1]
1934
Papers relating to the death
and funeral of Mary Elizabeth Ray, Sister Matron KCH,
1906-1918, including obituaries in The Times, 5 Jan 1934;
The Nursing Mirror and Midwives’ Journal, 13 Jan 1934;
The Nursing Times, 13 Jan 1934;
report of funeral in Daily Telegraph, 6 Jan 1934.
Also contains record of names of mourners attending
the funeral and list of wishes and flowers received
by Miss Ray.
[KH/NL7/2]
[1915], 1969
Newcuttings obituaries of Miss Katherine Henrietta Monk (1855-1915), Sister Matron of KCH, 1885-1906; and Kathering Fairlie Armstrong (1982-1969), KCH Sister Tutor, 1924-1937.
[KH/NL7/3]
1928-1930
Papers relating to the William Frederick Danvers Smith, Second Viscount Hambleden (1868-1928) including printed copies of obituary and memorial addresses, 1928 (originally printed for members of staff of W H Smith and Son); programme for the unveiling of a memorial to Hambledon, 6 Mar 1930; Newspaper cutting obituary, 1928; ticket for admission to the unveiling; newspaper cutting of photograph of memorial; printed portrait of Hambledon.
Orders of Service
[KH/NL8/1]
[1900-1970]
Printed card of KCH Order of
Communion from the reserved sacrament for the wards;
and Office to be used on day of passing; A monthly
order of Prayer; printed KCH prayer;
[KH/NL8/2]
1953-1969
Orders of service for memorial
services at KCH Chapel for Rev S C Ranner, 14 Jan 1954;
Frederick Lee, 17 Oct 1955; John Everidge, 1 Jul 1955;
Marjorie Patricia Greener, 14 Nov 1956; H Willoughby Lyle, 28 Mar 1956;
Stella Tufton, Nov 1958; Myntrue Irene Otway, 29 Oct 1969;
and at All Souls, Langham Place, for Edith Olive Jackson, 3 May 1954;
and Thanksgiving Services at KCH, for Myntrue Irene Otway, 1969;
and Katherine Fairlie Armstrong.
Also contains orders for services of dedication of memorial
to past members of KCH Nurse’ League, 30 May 1953;
and dedication of memorial to Patricia Greener, 31 May 1958.
[KH/NL8/3]
1939-1974
Orders of service for annual and anniversary services, including the first League reunion, 6 Jun 1925 Thanksgiving service for the centenary of the foundation of KCH, 12 May 1939; Service of Rededication to Nursing, 12 May 1954; KCH Annual Thanksgiving Service, 12 Oct 1955; Opening on the session of the Medical School, 30 Sep 1955; annual service for the Rotary Club of Camberwell, 1959-1961; Fiftieth anniversary of the KCH Nurses' League, 11 May 1974. Also annual services of Dedication of annual gift made by the scholars of Strand School, 1952- 1967; and annual service for the Friends of King’s College Hospital, 1963, and 1966;
Ephemera
[KH/NL9/1]
1894
Decorative letter of thanks from the Sister Superior and the Nurses of St John’s House, to the Warden, Medical Staff, Sister Matron, Ward Sisters and Nurses of KCH, for their care of Nurse Wallis, during her illness, Apr-Nov 1894.
[KH/NL9/2]
[1904-1913]
‘Removal of KCH to south London’. Appeal brochure for funds for the removal of KCH to South London [1904-1913].
[KH/NL9/3]
1912
Printed leaflet ‘Rules of the New Hospital, Never-Never Land’ for the Christmas party, 1912 at the old Hospital.
[KH/NL9/4]
1913
Printed notice ‘Information for visitors’ 26 July 1913 (opening of KCH Denmark Hill);
[KH/NL9/5]
1913
Printed booklet Inauguration of the new King’s College Hospital, Saturday July 26, 1913 (3 copies) also A souvenir of the new King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London [1913].
[KH/NL9/6]
[1914-1920]
Framed manuscript verse by Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) (possible original) ‘Our children give themselves that we may live unhurt behind the thunder of the guns. Is it so great a thing that we should give a little from our store to serve our sons’ RK (signature).
[KH/NL9/7]
1916
Printed copy of Memorandum and articles of association of The College of Nursing Ltd, also typescript agenda for meeting of The College, 3 Apr 1916.
[KH/NL9/8]
1916-1917
The Fourth – magazine of the 4th London General Hospital, Vol 1 No 8, Dec 1916 Includes greeting card to Sister M Hobbs and nursing staff, from [patients of] Sambrooke Ward, Dec 1916, signed mainly be servicemen; also invitation to Mrs Albert Carless ‘At home’, 29 Dec 1916 in Sambrooke Ward, KCH. Also Signed menu of the 4th London General Hospital Pantia Ralli Ward 31 May 1917.
[KH/NL9/9]
[1920]
Printed booklet with subscription appeal, and images of KCH, Denmark Hill, depicting wards, theatres, treatment rooms, kitchens, staff rooms, library etc [Jan 1920].(3 copies)
[KH/NL9/10]
1924
Rhyme titled ‘Patients' alphabetical delight’ composed by [Nurse] Goldsmith, Lonsdale Ward, Night duty, Oct 1924
[KH/NL9/11]
1933
Programme for opening of the New Buildings of the King’s College Hospital Medical School, by Prince George, 4 Jul 1933 (2 copies).
[KH/NL9/12]
Nov 1936
File of material relating to the opening of a new Nurses Home at KCH by the Duke of York, and the presentation of purses to the Duchess of York, 4 Nov 1936, including copies of printed order of proceedings; list of tickets allocated to each ward and department; list of purses to be presented; typescript detailed programme of events; notices to nurses of special preparations for visitors to the new buildings; newspaper cutting reporting the event. Also contains small read leather purse stamped to mark the occasion, 3 Nov 1936.
[KH/NL9/13]
1937
Papers relating to the Annual Court and opening of the KCH Stock Exchange Wing for Private Patients, 23 Feb 1937, including a description of the new wing, 23 Feb 1937; information for stewards relating to the Annual Court to be held in Ground Floor of Stock Exchange Wing; printed minutes of the KCH Annual Court of the Corporation, 27 Feb 1936; and printed articles ‘King’s College Hospital, a new wing for private patients’ The Nursing Mirror and Midwives Journal, 27 Feb 1937; and notice of opening in The Nursing Times , 6 Mar 1937.
[KH/NL9/14]
1945
Leaflet for the Nurses’ Victory Fete, KCH, 12 Jul 1945;
[KH/NL9/15]
1947
Bundle of Nurses' League pamphlets and leaflets, including menu for the Second Annual Dinner, Feb 1947;
[KH/NL9/16]
1961
Invitation to the KCH Nurses Christmas Ball, 13 Jan 1961;
[ KH/NL9/17]
1965
Drawing presented to Sister Dora Oliver, KCH Baldwin Brown Convalescent Home, Camberley, Surrey, on a farewell occasion, with note to Dora from Lella Raymond, explaining the quotations on the picture (undated); also letter from Lella Raymond to Joan Hobbs) relating to deposit of Sister Dora’s picture; also a German song booklet, containing signatures of King’s participants at the ICN Congress, Frankfurt, Jun 1965.
[KH/NL9/18]
1968
Typescipt article ‘KCH New ward block, officially opened by Her Majesty the Queen, 23 Oct 1968, with floor plan.
[ KH/NL9/19]
[1960s]
Printed letter to members of the KCH Nurses' League, from Lily, Reverend Mother C O, St John’s Sisters.
[KH/NL9/20]
[1920-1950]
Manuscript memoranda giving timetable and jobs to be undertaken in the ward.
[KH/NL9/21]
1984
Artwork – crest for KCH Nurses League Diamond Jubilee, 1924-1984.
[KH/NL9/22]
1992
Letter from Joan Craig, 1992, and typescript verses titled 'The antiseptic spray' describing hospital staff.
[KH/NL9/23]
1990
‘150th anniversary celebrations’. Material relating to the 150th anniversary of King's College Hospital, including J Kenshole and M A Nevell's invitations to the Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of KCH together with its Clinical Medical School, 4 Apr 1990; seat ticket for service, and Order of Service. Also includes programme for KCH Friends of King’s Festival, 7-15 Jul 1990; order of service of KCH Nurses’ League annul reunion services, 12 May 1990; KCH 150th anniversary gifts catalogue and diary of events; and Camberwell Bulletin, Jun-Jul 1990, reporting anniversary events.
[KH/NL9/24]
1929-1971
Rules and regulations for nurses including: Nurse Training School of KCH, Rules for examination of urine, (undated) with letter from donor, 1971; KCH leaflet [1940]; KCH Regulations for the nursing staff with regard to the ordering, custody and administration of dangerous drugs and poisons, Apr 1949; Blank record card for KCH School of Nursing – record of training in General Nursing; Standing Orders for Ward sisters, KCH, Nov 1948; Rules relating to Ward Sisters (KCH), Dec 1929.
[KH/NL9/25]
1990
Packet of picture cards produced for sale in aid of the 150th anniversary of KCH (1840-1990) depicting, the children’s ward and operating theatre of the second KCH (1861-1913); nurses at tea on the lawn, c.1913; Electrical Department, c.1913; laying of the foundation stone by King Edward VII 1909.
[KH/NL9/26]
[1990s]
Brochure ‘Meet Camberwell meet the challenge’ about KCH and district health facilities [1990s];
Press cuttings
[KH/NL10/1]
1925-1968
Newspaper articles and cuttings relating to the visit of Princess Patricia of Connaught to KCH [1914-1918]; Truth – special supplement, 15 Apr 1925 ‘A London palace of charity – some impressions of a visit to King’s College hospital, Denmark Hill’ (2 copies); The Spectator- King’s College Hospital Supplement, 30 Mar 1929, containing a history and survey of the hospital; ‘The Duchess at King’s’ Nursing Times, 7 Jul 1945; ‘Report of the Committee on Senior Nursing staff structures, Structure according to Salmon’ Nursing Times, 13 May 1966; cutting from The Times, 22 Oct 1968 concerning opening of the New Ward Block by Queen Elizabeth II; Hospital Pound Day Gifts being presented to the Mayor and Mayoress of Camberwell, and KCH nurses;
Artefacts
Hospital Equipment
[KH/NL11/1]
[1900-1970]
Three handled cup, with spout, white china, with ounce measurements marked Maker: Maw
[KH/NL11/2]
[1900-1970]
Glass bottle with wooden stopper fitted with glass tube
[KH/NL11/3]
[1900-1970]
Collection of glass chemical bottles, labelled: Esbach’s solution; St Giles hospital ear drops; Collodion flex meth; silver nitrate; potassium chromate; (two unlabelled); also bottle with metal fitting on stopper for Ethyl Chloride.
Badges and medals
KCH and association hospital badges
[KH/NL12/1]
[1924-1990]
King's College Hospital silver badge of Sister Janet M Wainwright – with name engraved on the back. Badge depicts book, crown and lion design with motto scroll beneath. [GNC Register: Janet Muriel Wainwright, trained KCH 1921-1924, registered 1925, No 35460]
[KH/NL12/2]
[1900-1980]
KCH badge depicting book, crown and lion design with motto scroll beneath, silver with green enamel edging.
[KH/NL12/2]
[1900-1980]
King's College Hospital Belgrave Hospital for Children badge, depicting bird in red, white and blue enamel on gold/brass ground (undated)
[KH/NL12/4]
[1900-1980]
St Giles Hospital badges: round badge depicting deer, arrow and staff; bar badge (missing pendant) with St Giles Hospital printed on it. Both are blue enamel and silver.
[KH/NL12/5]
[1900-1980]
St Francis Hospital badge, depicting deer and arrow design, blue enamel and silver.
[KH/NL12/6]
1848
Gold medallion on necklace chain, of the Associate, St John the Evangelist, 1848.
Royal Red Cross Medal
[KH/NL12/7]
[1915-1945]
Medallion with ribbon of the Royal Red Cross – recipient unknown. In original box stamped ‘RRC, 2nd’. [Royal Red Cross (RRC) instituted in 1883, 2nd class instituted in 1915]
British Red Cross Society Badges
[KH/NL12/8]
[1910-1970]
Two badges of the British Red Cross Society: Service badge (no 11607); and Branch badge for Wandsworth, London [1911-1956].
Service medals of L Belcher
[KH/NL12/9]
[1914-1918]
‘Medals awarded to L Belcher, A[ssistant] Matron Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service, 1st World War’. Comprising collection of six medals including: 1914-15 Star, inscribed on the back 'A/Matron L Belcher Q.A.I.M.N.S.'; British Victory Medal, inscribed round the edge 'A Matron L Belcher'; British War Medal 1914-1918, also inscribed round the edge 'A Matron L Belcher'; Royal Red Cross, First Class medal (ribbon missing); badge of Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service, with ribbon; medal on a long mauve ribbon depicting St Barnabas, with the words 'Child of St Barnabas, son of consolation', and on the reverse depicting pieta figure with the words 'Inasmuch as ye have done it unto on of the lease of these my brethren ye have done it unto me'.
Uniforms
[KH/NL13/1]
[1920-1970]
Uniform consisting of bottle green knee length dress, with ¾ length sleeves, and a matching long sleeved jacket. Undated. [?KCH Matrons inform].
[KH/NL13/2]
[1920-1970]
Navy blue beret style hat –with name label M L Broadhurst [Mary Louise Broadhurst, trained Salford Royal hosp, Manchester, 1919-1923; registered 1924 (Source: General Nursing Council Register 1940)]
[KH/NL13/3]
[1900-1970]
Fine white square cloth with name [E Batchelor], with label K67 – purpose unknown; fine rectangular cloth with embroidered ensignia [PNS] and label K67; 2 White linen apron labelled 239, K67; 2 white linen cuff covers [Ethel Gertrude Batchelor, Camberwell Infirmary, London, 1915-1918, Reg 1923 (GNC Register 1940)]
Other objects
[KH/NL14/1]
[1940-1980]
Fountain pen engraved with the name of Evelyn A Opie (Sister Matron KCH)
[KH/NL14/2]
[1900-1980]
KCH coat of arms [car insignia badge] – enamel and steel.
[KH/NL14/3]
[1900-1975]
Printing block for seal of the Board
of Governors, King’s College Hospital
Albums
[KH/NL/PH1/1]
1949-1966
KCH School of Nursing photograph album, containing black and white prints of mainly of prize giving day, 1949-1966, depicting prize winners and special guests, but also including bandaging class, bed making class, nursing lectures, practical demonstration, ward reporting, opening of the nursing school, 1951; Marion Agnes Gullen contest and trophy presentation.
[KH/NL/PH1/2]
1950-1957
Nurses League photograph album, containing black and white photographs of KCH Chapel, League reunions, 1950-1957; Sir William Gilliatt, 1953; dedication of memorial plaque. Also two loose colour photographs of the Nurses' League Reunion, 1984, depicting the anniversary cake, and E A Opie and ICS Brown.
[KH/NL/PH1/3]
[1968]
‘Final State Examination Diagram and Photographs, School of Nursing’. Album containing diagram for location of furniture and equipment in the ‘practical room’ also photographs of equipment laid out on benches, and views of the room (with negatives), 12 Sep 1968.
Royal occasions
[KH/NL/PH2/1]
1908-[1960]
Black and white photographs relating to Royal occasions at KCH, including visits of King Edward VII to lay the foundation stone of KCH at Denmark Hill, 20 Jul 1908; King George V and Queen Mary arriving to open KCH, 26 Jul 1913; the Duke and Duchess of York for the opening of the Nurses Home, Nov 1936; Princess Elizabeth, 1949; Queen Elizabeth II, 1953, pictured with Sir Cecil Wakely; Queen Elizabeth II arriving for an unofficial visit to Lady Brisbane, pictured with Lord Normanby c 1950s; The Duchess of Gloucester at the opening of Hamlet House – Young Disabled Unit, St Francis Hospital (Dulwich North). Also includes programme for visits of the King and Queen, 26 Jul 1913; the Duke and Duchess of York, 4 Nov 1936; and The Duchess of Gloucester, 1 Feb 1938;
Events
[KH/NL/PH3/1]
[1930s-1950s]
Black and white photographs depicting musical and dramatic events including images of the ball scene from ‘Quality Street’, produced by the KCH Nurses Dramatic Society; the cast of ‘Tilly of Bloomsbury’, performed by the KCH Nurses Amateur Dramatic Society, May 1930 with printed programme; and children performing a nativity play, Christmas 1942.
[KH/NL/PH3/2]
[1920s-1960s]
Black and white photographs of special events at KCH including a tennis match; visit of tennis champion Kathleen McKane, 1926; toy collection; produce collection; distribution of gifts to children; stirring the Christmas pudding, 1934; Nurses fancy dress Christmas party c. 1927; Ivor Novello and Evelyn Opie at the opening of the Fete, 26 Jun 1947; chapel service; two unidentified events.
[KH/NL/PH3/3]
1985
Two black and white photographs of guests at the Royal College of Nursing lunch for retired staff, 1985.
Portraits
[KH/NL/PH4/1]
[1866-1950]
Black and white photographs of portraits of KCH nurses including (including formal portraits) Mrs Hitchman (Dr Playfair Ward); Fanny Cripps, 1869; Annie Cole, 1867-1868; unnamed 1873; Annie Barnes, 1866; Nurse Hancock, 1873; C A Brodie (Sister Catherine); Sister Patricia [Greener]; M I Otway; Sister Isobel; Sister Beatrice; D M Sidford, 1924; [Miss Ray]; A Millicent Ashdown; M A Willcox; Evelyn Opie; M K Blyde; Myntrue Otway; Mr Edmunds, surgeon; printed portrait of G F Still, MD, Emeritus Professor of Diseases of Children, KCL, from painting in the Royal Academy 1935 by Gerald Kelly; and four unidentified portraits.
Groups
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[1900-1950]
Informal photographs of KCH staff and patients, Staff and patients of Lister Ward [1924]; operating theatre staff; S Woods, H D Smith and P Haslam, 1934-1937; M I Otway with baby; night staff; casualty officers; students in Todd Ward; House Surgeon in Todd Ward; May Haddock, Joan Stiff, Joan Kenshole, Leslie Bonsor, Winifred Keeble, KCH Preliminary Training School, 1942; Nurses at fete in Lincolns' Inn gardens, 1907; and a number of unidentified groups. (16 prints)
[KH/NL/PH5/2]
[1913-1980]
Formal black and white photographs of groups of nurses and staff of KCH, including KCH nurses (pre 1913); KCH nurses Nov 1913; X-ray staff, 1918; KCH Civil Hospital Staff [1919] sisters; KCH Sister-Matron and Sisters, 1937; nurses with prize giving guests including Field Marshal Lord Montgomery [1947]; Office Sisters, Nov 1956; Photographs of pupil midwives 1950s-1960s; [student] nurses 1958-1961; Pupil nurses [1970s]; Evelyn Opie, Miss Chapman and Sisters at the Belgrave Hospital, 1960; KCH Sisters, 1960; four generations of Sister Matrons, former Matrons, E Opie, M K Blyde, B J Wylie, M Wilcox [1961]; Sister Matron with KCH choir; postcard of group of nurses.
Illustrated Lecture
[KH/NL/PH6/1]
[1900-1980]
Typescript lecture notes on the history of King’s College Hospital, with accompanying black and white photographs, including; Portraits of Sister Aimee Parry; St John’s sister in uniform, 1873; Sister Matron Katharine Henrietta Monk; Miss M K Blyde; Miss B J Wylie; Miss M E Ray; Miss M A Wilcox; four Sister Matrons – E A Opie, M K Blyde, B J Wylie, M A Wilcox; bust of Robert Bently Todd (1809-1860); Joseph Lister; street map of Lincoln’s Inn area and location of first KCH; drawings of the first KCH building (1839-1861) and second KCH building (1861-1913); KCH buildings at Denmark Hill, 1913; staircase of KCH; Victoria Ward with patients and staff including Joseph Lister, 1891; and unidentified KCH ward, 1890.
District Nursing
[KH/NL/PH7/1]
1911-1949
Black and white photographs depicting district nursing including images of preparation of equipment; routine health visit; welfare visit at Hoxton, 1939; medical inspection Belleville Rd School, 1949; Norwood Treatment Centre, waiting room, Roentgen Ray [X-Ray]Room and apparatus, 1911.
Chapel
[KH/NL/PH8/1]
[1913-1970]
Postcards depicting interior views of the chapel at King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill. 4 prints
Wards
[KH/NL/PH9/1]
[1889-1913]
Black and white photographs of KCH, Portugal St / Lincoln's Inn, exteriors, as well as wards with patients and staff (some named), including Twining Ward, Victoria Ward, 1889; Wigram Ward; Twining Ward 1906-1909; unidentified wards, operating theatre; nursing staff with Sister Matron; exterior of old KCH; painting of exterior the first KCH (1839-1861); painting of exterior of the second KCH, 1961-1913. 20 prints
[KH/NL/PH9/2]
1939
Black and white photographs of KCH wards, Dec 1939, including Matthew Whiting Ward; Twining Ward; Cheene Ward; and Lister Ward. 12 prints
[KH/NL/PH9/3]
1939
Black and white photographs of KCH under wartime contingencies, 1939, including Lister Ward, Lister Ward drinking water supply; basement theatre; Basement Theatre sterilizing room; reception hall (out-patient waiting hall); converted casualty department for major cases; Nurse Allingham in the Private Patient Wing labour room operating the towel drum; Margaret Sutherland in the Basement Theatre; making bed with electric blanket in Lonsdale Ward.
[KH/NL/PH9/4]
[1940-1980]
Black and white photographs showing nursing care of newborn baby. 13 prints
[KH/NL/PH9/5]
[1913-1960]
Black and white photographs and postcards of interiors of wards of KCH, Denmark Hill, with patients and staff (sometimes named), including Craven Ward; Annie Zunz Ward; Sambrooke Ward [1937]; Lonsdale Ward [1921]; Princess Elizabeth Ward, 1938; Waddington Ward; [Storks Memorial Ward]; Trundle Ward; Todd Ward, 1924, 1930, 1934, 1938; Twining Ward, 1931, 1938, 1950; Lister Ward, 1921, [1923];Casualty Ward; Photographing room; Out-Patients Hall; New Ward Block ward, 1968; kitchens; sterilizing facilities ; and a number of unidentified wards. 52 prints
[KH/NL/PH9/6]
[1913-1980]
Black and white photographs and postcards of KCH exteriors including new hospital at Denmark Hill [1913]; New Ward Block, 1968; New Dental Department; and Sister Matron B J Wylie (Barnes) knocking down the garden houses. 4 prints
[KH/NL/PH9/7]
[1940-1980]
Black and white photographs of diabetic ward, kitchen and dining room; series of postcards of [diabetic] children eating a meal and administering medication.
Baldwin Brown Convalescent Home, Camberley
[KH/NL/PH10/1]
[1900-1990]
Two black and white photographs of the Baldwin Brown Convalescent Home, Camberley.
Miscellaneous photographs
[KH/NL/PH11/1]
[1900-1970]
Photographs of Normanby Garden; small photograph album ‘Normanby College, King’s Health District (Teaching)’, containing images of KCH, maternity facilities, neonatal Intensive care unit, nurse cycling to rounds, Normanby College Library, and Dulwich Hospital [1960s-1970s]; photograph of sketch depicting 2 nurses and patent, signed ‘E S M 1877’; photographs of unidentified chapel; Christmas card containing printed sketch of KCH Tower Entrance.
Slides
[KH/NL/PH12/1]
[1950-1980]
Colour slide of 'Garden Houses' [?KCH Denmark Hill or High Elms].
Negatives
[KH/NL/PH13/1]
[1913'
Negatives of images (included in collections) of KCH Lincoln’s Inn, and Denmark Hill, depicting buildings, staff and wards. Includes sketch from Parkinson album.
[KH/NL/PH13/2]
1884, 1908
Large photographic negatives of Dorothy Octavia Robinson's KCH Certificate of nurse training, 1908; also letter to Mrs Rogers from Edward Almack, Secretary of KCH Committee of Management, 1884. (For original documents see KH/NL/PP/ROBINSON and KH/NL/PP/ROGERS.)
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