World War II, ca. 1940-1945
Scope and Contents
Includes the following items: commencement program of Butterworth Training School for Nurses, 1897; invitation and program of Butterworth's new hospital opening, 1925; 50th Anniversary Program of Butterworth Hospital Alumnae Association, 1940; nurses' leave permission card, 1943; programs and related items from various conferences and events; blank Butterworth birth certificate; Constitution and by-laws of the Faculty Organization of Butterworth School of Nursing; two issues of Courier, 1980 and 1981; various World War II-related items; one issue of Guinea Gold, in-the-field newspaper from World War II, 1944; various research notes and written histories of Butterworth Hospital and nursing; material related to Mothercraft Classes and the Susan Lowe Guild of Butterworth Hospital; the Bixler Survey on Michigan's nursing needs and related material, 1946; and materials reporting Leitch's analysis of nursing conditions upon her arrival at Butterworth Hospital, 1936 and follow-up through 1951. 1897-1981. Arranged categorically, chronologically.
Dates
- 1936-1984
Creator
- From the Collection: Leitch, M. Annie (Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (Five boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
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