First annual report of the State Board of Health of Minnesota covering the time period of March 18, 1872 to December 19, 1872. Printed by resolulution of the Legislature.
Officers and trustees for the Minnesota Hospital for the Insane. William Schimmel is seated at left and Rev. Aaron H. Kerr is seated at right. Addison L. Sackett is the seventh man from the left in the back row. Schimmel and Sackett were prominent businessmen in St. Peter.
This stereo view shows the St. Peter State Hospital, apparently after a disastrous fire that destroyed the north wing of the hospital in November of 1880.
This early photograph of the St. Peter State Hospital was taken at a time when the hospital complex appeared to be housed in a single large building. A fire in November of 1880 destroyed the north wing of the complex, shown here to the right of the large stairway at the main entrance.
This stereo view shows the St. Peter State Hospital. The north wing was destroyed by a terrible fire in November of 1880. The wing was rebuilt after the fire.
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwestern Hospital Association Treasurer, President, and Physicians. Includes a description and information on application for admission to the training school for nurses. Also includes the first annual report by the Young Ladies' Auxiliary Society, a group who furnish linens, house decorations, and fruits and flowers for the hospital.
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
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwest Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Discussion of securing a suitable and permanent building site located at Chicago and Twenty-seventh Street. Five graduates of the Nurses' Training School were presented in the report.
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. Three new graduates of the Nurses' Training School were presented. A new facility is to be built at the corner of Chicago Avenue and 27th Street, designed by architect G.W. Orff, construction overseen by contractor Mr. McMillan.
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. Three new graduates of the Nurses' Training School were presented. Includes the Dedicatory Address delivered at the formal opening of the Hospital building, June 10, 1887.
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, 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 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
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities of Minneapolis. The organization supplied impoverished families and single people with groceries, coal, rent money, transportation and medicine. There was also an employment bureau department that provided odd jobs to applicants. Forty-seven percent of the applicants could not read or write and the majority of the applicants were single men (51.6%) or married couples (30.9%).
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 Northwestern Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Eight new graduates of the Nurses' Training Program were presented. The length of Nurses' Training Program extended to two years. The report includes first report of the Committee on Religious Services which maintained Sunday services at the Hospital.
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 Program were presented. Notice to the public is given stating that several "unprincipled persons" had entered the nursing field stating they were graduates of the Northwestern Hospital Nurses' program; therefore, a complete list of graduates was presented.
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.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
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
In addition to its usual coordination of Minneapolis charitable work, Associated Charities formed a fire relief committee to aid citizens affected by the east side lumber district fire. The families rendered homeless by the fire were provided with food and shelter. Please see pages 37-44 for more information.
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. Eight new graduates of the Nurses' Training Program were presented. Spring Lecture Courses were listed. An Orthopedic Department was added due to the number of cases involving deformities, and was overseen by Dr. James E. Moore, professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota.
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
This report is a summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities of Minneapolis. The organization supplied impoverished families and single people with groceries, coal, rent money, transportation and medicine. Demands for emergency assistance increased greatly in the last year, from 1766 in the previous year to 2921. The Friendly Visitors program made 1381 total visits, 350 families were served.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
First steam sterilizer in More hospital in Eveleth; replaced in 1937 with an electric model; framed diagram of this equipment is hanging on the wall of the room
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Note reads: "Taken in 1896. Residence and offices of Dr. John Wesley Andrews, 510 South Second St., Mankato, Minn. Office entrance: 125 E. Cherry St. Dr. Roy Andrews, son of J. W. and Cornelia Andrews daughter of Roy were born here (in this building)." Now Kahler Motel (1979).
Annual reports of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwestern Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Separate reports for 1897 and 1898. Includes photographs of the graduating class of 1897 nurses, an operating room, an incubator with baby, the reception area, and an office.
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:
1898-12-31
Description:
Report of the Minneapolis Humane Society whose work aims to prevent cruelty to both humans and animals. Includes statistical and financial data and examples of services provided. Outlines Minnesota Laws enforced on cruelty to children and cruelty to animals, noting title, chapter, and section. Also features photographs of the executive committee members and a list of Humane Society members.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library