- RBSC-ARC-1831-047-22
- File
- 2000-2001
Blais, Lois
Blais, Lois
Background Information for President Strangway
University of British Columbia. School of Nursing
[Background Information on Proposal of New Pattern of Nursing Education]
University of British Columbia. School of Nursing
File contains trust document on the formation of the History of Nursing Professional Practice Group
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
Battlefield Nursing - World War II
File contains textual records and photographs related to the display.
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
AGM hosted in Powell River, BC.
Zerr, Sheila
B.C. History of Nursing bookmarks and application forms
Wilson, Florence
B.C. History of Nursing Group [reports, minutes, correspondence]
Blais, Lois
B.C. History of Nursing News 15, Issue 2 (October 2008)
Salute to Glennis Zilm, for receiving John B. Neilson/Spaulding award on page 1.
Zerr, Sheila
BC History of Nursing Society - Medals, Badges and Other Discrete Items
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
B.C. History of Nursing Society fonds
The fonds consists of 22.89 m of textual records, ca. 2650 photographs and extensive audiovisual materials created and/or accumulated by the British Columbia History of Nursing Society (BCHNS). The BCHNS Archives established and organized records into broad groups: fonds/subfonds, collections, biographical files, oral histories and miscellaneous materials. These categories of records have been arranged as subfonds and series under the BCHNS fonds.
Materials related to the society include records created by the group in the course of its administrative activities, and accumulated in its function of preserving material related to the history of nursing in British Columbia and elsewhere. Much of the material has a historical value, both in regard to B.C. nursing, and farther afield. A brief history of the Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia is included. While there are some earlier records, most date from 1985 to 2012. The records of several committees that made annual reports to the BCHNPPG are included. For example, the Oral History Committee was established in 1981 to document the development of nursing and to capture some of the stories and activities of B.C. nurses. The Memorial Nursing Portrait Collection committee was established in 1990 to raise money for the History of Nursing Scholarship fund and to provide a lasting visual memorial for a friend or family member. Histories of hospitals and individuals are also documented. Events, programs and displays are documented through graphic, audio and textual material. Reference material includes newsletters, records related to Florence Nightingale and the roles played by nurses in war. Postcards and other historical materials more generally related to nursing are also included. Fundraising initiatives, and financial records are also included along with membership information and activities.
Records not related to the formation and ongoing functions of the B.C. History of Nursing Society are divided into 35 subfonds. While the subfonds do not generally relate to specific functions of the BCHNS, they all contribute to a general understanding of individuals and groups of nurses who have contributed to the development of nursing in British Columbia. Many individuals are represented in more than one area of the larger fonds.
The original collections consist of 5.6 m of textual records and graphic materials, audiovisual material and an extensive reference library. The textual records include a comprehensive collection of UBC student cards from 1921 to 1994, several diplomas and certificates, and conference related materials. Records from the Kootenay Lake Hospital, the Kelowna General Hospital and the Prince Rupert General Hospital consist of nursing manuals, training schedules and ledgers. Extensive photographs document historical and educational displays prepared and presented by the BCHNS. Many audiovisual materials contain records created by the Society or provide general reference information. The reference library contains books concentrating primarily on B.C nursing and will be catalogued and made available separately.
Biographical files consist of 2.4 m of textual records and ca. 382 photographs related to nurses who have made significant contributions to their profession in British Columbia. Files include records related to the person’s life and career, photographs, copies of publications, memories and biographical information and other records relating to nursing activities in B.C. An item level contents list is located at the front of each file. A full index of the files, which includes a brief biography of each subject and the file contents is available in RBSC-ARC-1831-102-15.
The oral histories consists of recordings on ca. 320 audio cassettes, 72 CDs and related textual records. These interviews date from 1987 to 2013 and are arranged alphabetically by the subject’s last name. Many interviews exist in multiple formats or have multiple cassettes and/or CDs. A small portion of interviews of high quality and enduring interest have been copied to MP3 format, these materials will be made available upon request. Hard copy summaries are arranged alphabetically in this series. A detailed index of all the oral histories is located in RBSC-ARC-1831-013-13, which includes interviewer and interviewee names, topics discussed, date of recording and other relevant information.
The original 34 subfonds have been retained and arranged as such under the BCHNS fonds. A 2022 accrual added the Richmond-Delta Professional Practice Group subfonds. Records of the society are arranged in the following series:
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
B.C. History of Nursing Society News: From the President
Zerr, Sheila
B.C. History of Nursing Society News Vol. 26, Issue 2 and 3
Article on Sheila Zerr, Summer 2015, p.6.
Zerr, Sheila
BC History of Nursing Society Schools of Nursing Graduation Pins
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
Subseries consists of materials dating from 1967 to 1990. Records include a collective agreement, negotiation documents, correspondence and other reference materials.
British Columbia Operating Room Nursing Group
BCHNPPG Chapter Groups: Victoria
The incentive to organize a Victoria chapter of the HoN Group stemmed from the History of Women showcase October 1 and 2, 1994 at the British Columbia Museum. The first meeting was held on January 30, 1995, with Kari Moore elected President. Its main focus was to gather oral histories.
Series consists of minutes, reports, correspondence and photographs relating to the Victoria Chapter of the BCHNPPG.
Series consists of textual and graphic records related to projects organized by the BCHNPPG in order to raise funds for a facility to house the Group’s archival records.
[BCHNS Group and membership activities]
Contains several newspaper articles.
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
From 1991-2002 Ratsoy was Associate Dean of Health Sciences at the B.C. Institute of Technology. Series includes a letter and clippings by and about Ratsoy and the School of Health Sciences at BCIT.
Pamphlet prepared on Beatrice McNair, with particular emphasis on her contribution in WW II for a presentation by the University Women
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
Begbie Hall, The Royal Jubilee Hospital School of Nursing Residence: Designation as a Heritage Site
Presented at the University of Victoria May 12, 2001.
Zerr, Sheila
Belecky, Olga E (Sister Claire)
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
Bella Bella. RW Large Memorial 1931
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
Berg (nee Hughes), Angela Joan
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
File contains draft copy, published copy and correspondence. Published in Canadian Bulletin of Medical History 23, no. 1 (2006), 209-218.
Zerr, Sheila
Biennial Business Meeting Minutes and Reports
A business meeting was held in conjunction with each biennial institute to deal with issues affecting the membership.
Biennial Business Meeting Photographs
Subseries consists of fifteen photo albums relating to the 1st to the 13th and 15th Biennial and 4th and 10th National conferences hosted by B.C. Operating Room Nursing Group. Photographs have been removed from the albums and individually described except for those in a peel and stick album for the 1974 meeting.
Conferences were hosted in British Columbia every two years, beginning in 1968, to encourage the ongoing education of nurses. Series consists of following subseries: indices to conferences, planning committee minutes, programs and brochures, Biennial Business Meeting Minutes and Reports and Biennial Business Meeting Photographs.
Biennial Institute Conference Brochures
British Columbia Operating Room Nursing Group
Biennial Institute Conference Program
British Columbia Operating Room Nursing Group
Biennial Institute Conference Program
British Columbia Operating Room Nursing Group
Biennial Institute Conference Program
British Columbia Operating Room Nursing Group
Biennial Institute Conference Programs (1-10)
British Columbia Operating Room Nursing Group
Biennial Institute Conference Programs (12-16)
British Columbia Operating Room Nursing Group
Bill for Medical Treatment at St. Joseph's Hospital, Victoria
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
[Biographical and Reference Material]
File contains correspondence, statement of earnings, articles, Memorial Service program and other information related to Staples
Staples, Sara
[Biographical and research information]
File contains documents related to Madeline Harrower.
Blais, Lois
This committee was formed at the 1991 AGM to begin collecting information and pictures of prominent BC nurses.
Subseries includes terms of reference, minutes, forms and correspondence.
Series consists of 2.4 m of textual records and graphic material related to nurses who have made significant contributions to their profession in British Columbia. They include records related to the person's life and career, photographs, copies of publications, memories and biographical information and other records related to nursing activities in B.C. A brief biography of each subject is included.
An item level description of file contents is located at the front of each file. A full index of all files created by the B.C. History of Nursing Society Archives with biographies, contents list and additional information is available, located in RBSC-ARC-1831-102-15.
Files are arranged alphabetically by individual's last name.
Biographical files in RNABC library, 1995
British Columbia History of Nursing Society
File contains a detailed inventory of the biographical files. Individuals listed alphabetically by last name. A brief biography and item-level inventory of each file is contained in the index.
British Columbia History of Nursing Society