Visiting Nurses' Association, Dayton, Records
Scope and Contents
The records of the Visiting Nurses’ Association of Dayton, Ohio, date from 1898 through 1970. The collection contains primarily reproductions of the minutes of the Board of Directors from 1911 through 1970. Included also are reports, or copies of reports, semi-annual reports and certain important documents. The first box contains the history of the Fruit and Flower Mission, articles of incorporation and agreements, the constitution and bylaws of the organization. This is followed by the minutes of the Board of Directors and annual reports. Clippings from newspapers and photographs follow.
Dates
- Creation: 1898-1970
Creator
- Visiting Nurses' Association (Dayton, Ohio) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Biographical / Historical
The Visiting Nurses’ Association began as the Fruit and Flower Mission in 1898 by Emily Stewart. Its original goal was to furnish flowers and fruit to hospital patients and the community’s sick. The mission expanded in 1903 to include a visiting nurse. By 1907, the organization incorporated, and activities were expanded to include a free clinic for children. The Mission changed its name in 1913 to the Visiting Nurses’ Association, which Miss Elizabeth Fox as superintendent of nurses.
The Association expanded its services and staff members. In 1961, the organization was combined with two others, the City of Dayton, Bureau of Nursing, and the Montgomery County Division of Nursing to form the Public Health Nursing Service of Dayton and Montgomery County. In February 1969, the agency was granted full accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Committee.
Extent
2.75 linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The records of the Visiting Nurses’ Association of Dayton, Ohio, date from 1898 through 1970. The collection includes materials from the original organization, The Fruit and Flower Mission, as well as the material pertaining to the Visiting Nurses’ Association under the city of Dayton’s Public Health Services. Materials consist of board minutes, correspondence, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and photographs.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in 3 series, by type of materials:
- Series I: Minutes and Reports
- Series II: Newspaper Clippings and Pamphlets
- Series III: Photographs of Nurses and Activities
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Mary A. Vadnais, Spring 1981
Existence and Location of Originals
Boston University’s Mugar Memorial Library, 771 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
General
The majority of the collection is a reproduction of original material. The originals are located in Boston University’s Mugar Memorial Library. The reason for this is two-fold. First, the material suffers from deterioration, making reproduction necessary. Second, the Mugar Library is the archival center for nursing history.
Subject
- Visiting Nurses' Association (Dayton, Ohio) (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Visiting Nurses' Association, Dayton, Records (FSC-31)
- Date
- 2021 July 22
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092
library-archives@wright.edu
