Graduation programs and invitations, 1945 - 1989
Scope and Contents
Special events materials are arranged in three subseries: 1. Anniversaries and reunions; 2. Candelighting ceremonies; and 3. Graduation. The anniversaries and reunions subseries contains celebration planning material from NEDH SON founding anniversaries, as well as reunion material organized by class. Items from Christmas celebrations and staff coffee hours are also included in this subseries. Materials include reunion booklets, photographs, catering menus, and correspondence.
The candelighting ceremonies subseries contains information regarding the event at which graduating student nurses received their NEDH pins. Materials include programs, speeches, and ceremony instructions. This series also contains information on the capping ceremony, which marked the end of the probationary first year of nursing education. Information on the history and symbolism of nurse's pins and caps are also included.
The graduation subseries contains programs, invitations, copies of speeches, and ceremony instructions, as well as student poems and songs celebrating the culmination of their education at NEDH SON. A large amount of planning information for the graduation of NEDH SON's final class is included in this series. Some materials, a number of which include financial information, are closed.
Dates
- Creation: 1945 - 1989
Creator
- From the Collection: New England Deaconess Hospital (Organization)
Access Note
Collection is open for research. Student records less than 50 years old, including microfilm student records, are closed. Some faculty records and other materials are also closed due to privacy restrictions; please consult the Archivist for more information. Portions of this collection are stored off-site. Please allow 24-48 hours for retrieval.
Full Extent
From the Sub-subseries: 3.25 Linear Feet (3 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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