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Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Hudson Area Library
Abstract:
The Papers of Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH), School of Nursing documents a span of time from 1925 to 1996. The collection includes publications such as yearbooks, class books, and newspaper clippings. There are also a series of photographic materials.
Extent:
2.35 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

The Papers of Columbia Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing, Hudson Area Library, Hudson, N.Y.

Background

Scope and Content:

The Papers of Columbia Memorial, School of Nursing includes a variety of historical material spanning from 1925 to 1996, with the bulk of records dating from 1950 to 1979. Records type includes yearbook, scrapbooks, editions of "The White Cap", newspaper clippings, two newsletters, a brochure, programs, guest book, drawing, and photographs.

Biographical / Historical:

The Papers of Columbia Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing were collected by Marilyn C. Ewasick and donated by Nancy DeLamater (daughter) in September 2019. Ewasick attended the Columbia Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing, graduating with the Class of 1951. As a newly licensed registered nurse, she began her career in nursing as a supervisor of central supply at CMH and later in her career as a medical historian. She was an active member of the nurse's alumni, as well as participating in the Harvard Medical School Health Studies for 30 years.

Arrangement:

The original order of these records is unknown, and the current order has been imposed by the archivist. The Papers of Columbia Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing are arranged into four series.

  • Series 1. publications
  • Series 2. memorabilia
  • Series 3. miscellaneous
  • Series 4. photographs

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

The collection is open to research, except for some photographic materials due to privacy concerns.

TERMS OF ACCESS:

There is no overarching copyright status for the entire collection. Individual items in the collection may have different copyright statuses. For guidance on the copyright status of a specific item, please contact the library.

PREFERRED CITATION:

The Papers of Columbia Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing, Hudson Area Library, Hudson, N.Y.

LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
51 N. 5th Street
Hudson, NY 12534, United States
CONTACT:
518-828-1792