International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1910
Description:
Advertisement for International Compound Absorbent, a liniment for horses. Includes an image of a cut-away horse and its anatomy. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The report lists the names of Maternity Hospital officers, directors, medical staff, and committee members. The report includes the president's address, the Maternity Hospital medical report, the treasurer's report of lien and general Fund, the house treasurer's report, the report of finance committee, the articles of incorporation of the Maternity Hospital, and contributions to Maternity Hospital.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The report lists the names of St. Barnabas Hospital officers, the board of trustees, the ladies' visiting board, medical staff, and chaplains. The report includes the executive committee's report, the report of visiting Board, the treasurer's report, hospital expenses, contributions, articles of incorporation, by-laws, letters, and the superintendent's summary stating patient statistics including the sex, nationality, and religious denomination of patients. Includes patient admission policies.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwest Hospital Association Treasurer, President, and Physicians. Typhoid fever and consumption were the two most prevalent diseases treated by the hospital. Nine students had taken part in the Nurses Training School.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities of Minneapolis. In 1901, the number of organizations such as churches, societies and institutions that cooperated with Associated Charities increased to 119. Associated Charities continued to run an Employment Bureau and 7,833 odd jobs were found for men and women.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Minneapolis Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Animals
Date Created:
1907-12-31
Description:
Report of the Minneapolis Humane Society whose work aims to prevent cruelty to both humans and animals. Includes statistical and financial data and important cases outlining issues and services provided. In 1907 the Society assumed responsibility of a home for babies, resulting in a significant loss of funds. Co-operation with various charitable organizations allowed the Society to continue work.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Associated Charities was designed to be a central bureau of all the charitable efforts in Minneapolis. It furnished temporary work through its employment bureau. An Emergency fund was set up to provide immediate relief to urgent cases. There was a system of tickets for lodging and restaurants that was always honored by the local establishments to aid applicants. Friendly visitors were lined up to check in on families and used clothing was distributed to the poor.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwest Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Twelve new graduates of the Nurses' Training Program were presented. Includes first report of the Hospital Library Committee.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Associated Charities was designed to be a central bureau of all the charitable efforts in Minneapolis. It furnished temporary work through its employment bureau. An Emergency fund was set up to provide immediate relief to urgent cases. There was a system of tickets for lodging and restaurants that was always honored by the local establishments to aid applicants.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwest Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Two new graduates of the Nurses' Training School were presented. Typhoid fever continued to be the primary cause of admittance.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The report contains the articles of incorporation and lists the names of Asbury Hospital officers, directors, the executive committee, medical faculty, and dispensary staff. It Contains reports from the superintendent, the assistant superintendent, the superintendent of nurses, and the treasurer. The medical statistical report lists diseases treated and surgical operations. The general statistics includes the number of patients admitted, patients' religious denominations, occupations, residences, and nationalities. The names of contributors to Asbury Hospital are given. Includes rules and regulations for nurses, patients, and visitors. A list of senior and junior nursing lecture titles is included.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The report contains the articles of incorporation and lists the names of Asbury Hospital officers, directors, the executive committee, medical faculty, and dispensary staff. A reading on the origin and growth of the hospital and deaconess home introduces the report. It contains reports from the superintendent, the matron, the superintending nurse, and the treasurer. The medical statistical report lists diseases treated and surgical operations. The general statistics includes the number of patients admitted, patients' religious denominations, occupations, residences, and nationalities. The names of contributors to Asbury Hospital are given. Includes rules and regulations for nurses, patients, and visitors. A list of senior and junior nursing lecture titles is included.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
A hospital insurance ticket from 1895 for St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. These tickets were sold to lumbermen in northern Minnesota by sisters such as Sister Amata Mackett, who travelled to their camps and performed other home-y duties for the lumberjacks as well as selling tickets.
St. Mary's Hospital early insurance ticket. From 1892 until 1913, the Duluth Benedictine sisters sold an early form of hospital insurance in the form of "lumberjack tickets" which for a fee of from $1 to $5 (and later more), entitled the holder to admission to any of the Benedictine hospitals in Minnesota. This side of the ticket describes conditions under which the ticket cannot be used.
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwest Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians.Two new graduates of the Nurses' Training Program were presented. Sixty applications were received for the Nurses' Training Program and 7 were accepted. Spring Lecture Courses were listed. An increase in patients is primarily in obstetrical and surgical work.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
A short summary of twenty-one months' work, the officers and committees, some statistical tables and comparisons, the financial statement, the list of subscribers. Beginning January 1, 1914 and ending September 30, 1915. Beginning of fiscal year waschanged from January 1 to October 1 beginning in 1915. Decrease in the number of windows supported due to the County Aid to Dependent Children. Increase in the non-supported group.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
A short summary of twelve months' work, the officers and committees, some statistical tables and comparisons, the financial statement, the list of subscribers from October 1, 1915 to September 30, 1916. High rates of unemployment and poverty recorded. Description of the Confidential Exchange, a card index of family members, addresses, agencies to which the family is known, and cross references. Includes brochure "One Thousand Homeless Men" by Alice Willard Solenberger.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. In 1904 the Provident Savings Fund was created for children and adults to have a savings account and deposit small amounts of money. The Department of Tuberculosis was established, doctors and laymen met to develop plans and policies to try and prevent the spread of tuberculosis. Ten fraudulent charities were investigated and nine of them disbanded.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Briggs, Florence Mayfred (Supervisor, Health Center, Amherst H. Wilder Charity)
Date Created:
1917 - 1918
Description:
Advertisement for the first Wilder Health Center, opened in 1917 at 515 Patridge Street in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Health Centers functioned from 1917 to 1924 and offered medical care, swimming and gymnaisum classes, athletic teams and social clubs.