Chiropractic faculty member Linda Esch gives a spinal adjustment to a baby on the St. Paul campus. In 1983, to accommodate growth in student population and programs, the college moved to its current location in Bloomington, Minnesota. In 1999, Northwestern College of Chiropractic was renamed Northwestern Health Sciences University to reflect its addition of programs in other alternative medicine fields.
An external view of a cottage at Hopewell Hospital, Minneapolis City Hospital's quarantine hospital and tuberculosis sanatorium. It operated from 1907-1924 and was later renamed Parkview Sanatorium.
Aerial view showing the Porter farm. The farm (prior to the founding of Hazelden) was named after Andrew Porter and owned by Charles and Hazel Thompson Power (of the Thompson Pioneer Press family). The farm was called Hazel Den after Hazel Power.
Aerial view of customers shopping amidst bookcases filled with books at the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary Book Fair, a fundraising event. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Aerial view of customers shopping amidst bookcases and a table filled with books at the Mount Sinai Hospital Women's Auxiliary Book Fair, a fundraising event. Mount Sinai Hospital was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1950s to address the discrimination Jewish doctors experienced admitting Jewish patients to local hospitals. The Auxiliary members promoted the work of Mount Sinai Hospital and assisted needy members of the community through volunteer service, fundraising and public relations.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Pictured left to right are staff members Princella Scott, Inga Dalhaug, Agnes Johnson, and Evelyn Comstock having a meal in the Aides' Lunch Room at Minneapolis General Hospital.
The medical and nursing staff of The Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis are posed in front of their horse drawn ambulance. The nurses on each end wearing striped blouses are nursing students. It was common during this era for nursing students to supply the bulk of nursing care in hospitals.
Three Pierce Arrow and one GMC ambulances at Minneapolis General Hospital; drivers pictured left to right are Louis Parsons, Nick Polucci, and Ray Maisonneuve.
Approximately 40 students listening to an anatomy lecture delivered by Dr. Andrew Soderlind at The Swedish Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis. Two nursing instructors are seated at the front of the classroom.
A student from The Swedish Hospital School of Nursing is shown applying drops of ether to induce anesthesia during an operation at the hospital. Administering ether to a patient was a delicate art -- too much ether could be fatal.
Associated Jewish Charities of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1911-12-31
Description:
Annual report of the second service year of the Associated Jewish Charities. The work of this society includes: Relief Department, Employment Bureau, Sheltering Home, Free Loan Association, Juvenile Welfare Department, Legal Aid, Free Dispensary, and Friendly Visiting. Report includes summary of statistical and financial data for the fiscal year 1911-1912.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
A procedure in the operating room at Minneapolis City Hospital; staff pictured from left to right are Alma Wyard, Dr. Newgard, Isabel St. Clair, Dr. Drake, Dr. Owre, Dr. Braasch, a urologist from the Mayo Clinic, and Jeanette Larson (Mrs. Eitel), superintendent of nurses.
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. Includes a summary of the first 25 years of the Charity. Frank L. McVey stepped down as president and was replaced by Joseph R. Kingman. The Anti-Tuberculosis Committee held an exhibition at various locations throughout the city, during which 59,200 pieces of printed matter were distributed. Photographs include: George A. Brackett, a founder of the Associated Charities; Frank L. McVey, president of the Association; Contrasting images of Minneapolis in the past and present; Portraits of Pioneers of Minneapolis charity; Lodging facilities in Minneapolis and New York; Nurses writing reports during office hours.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The 1963 architectural plans of the Minneapolis General Hospital campus, showing the diversity of hospital buildings built over a half-century. This plan precedes the hospital's 1964 transition from city to county governance.
1920s architectural plan of Minneapolis General Hospital campus; at the time it was called the Minneapolis City Hospital. All buildings were later torn down in 1976.
The 1963 architectural plans of the Minneapolis General Hospital campus, showing the diversity of hospital buildings built over a half-century. This plan precedes the hospital's 1964 transition from city to county governance.
The original architectural plans for the Minneapolis City Hospital's Contagion Building, which housed patients with contagious diseases. It was later renamed the Annex and used for outpatient clinics and administrative offices and eventually torn down in 1976.
The 1963 architectural plans of the Minneapolis General Hospital campus, showing the diversity of hospital buildings built over a half-century. This plan precedes the hospital's 1964 transition from city to county governance.
The 1963 architectural plans of the Minneapolis General Hospital campus, showing the diversity of hospital buildings built over a half-century. This plan precedes the hospital's 1964 transition from city to county governance.
The 1963 architectural plans of the Minneapolis General Hospital campus, showing the diversity of hospital buildings built over a half-century. This plan precedes the hospital's 1964 transition from city to county governance.
The 1963 architectural plans of the Minneapolis General Hospital campus, showing the diversity of hospital buildings built over a half-century. This plan precedes the hospital's 1964 transition from city to county governance.
The 1963 architectural plans of the Minneapolis General Hospital campus, showing the diversity of hospital buildings built over a half-century. This plan precedes the hospital's 1964 transition from city to county governance.
The 1963 architectural plans of the Minneapolis General Hospital campus, showing the diversity of hospital buildings built over a half-century. This plan precedes the hospital's 1964 transition from city to county governance.
Architectural plans of Harrington Hall, the nurses' residence at Minneapolis General Hospital. Additions were made to accommodate the influx of nursing students whose training was subsidized by the federal Cadet Nursing Corps programs.
The original plans for the Contagion Building at Minneapolis City Hospital, which housed patients with contagious diseases. It was later renamed the Annex and used for outpatient clinics and administrative offices and eventually torn down in 1976.
The original plans for the Contagion Building at Minneapolis City Hospital, which housed patients with contagious diseases. It was later renamed the Annex and used for outpatient clinics and administrative offices and eventually torn down in 1976.
The original plans for the Contagion Building at Minneapolis City Hospital, which housed patients with contagious diseases. It was later renamed the Annex and used for outpatient clinics and administrative offices. It was later torn down in 1976.
The original architectural plans for the Minneapolis City Hospital's Contagion Building, which housed patients with contagious diseases. It was later renamed the Annex and used for outpatient clinics and administrative offices and was eventually torn down in 1976.
The original architectural plans for the Minneapolis City Hospital's Contagion Building, which housed patients with contagious diseases. It was later renamed the Annex and used for outpatient clinics and administrative offices and was eventually torn down in 1976.
The 1963 architectural plans of the Minneapolis General Hospital campus, showing the diversity of hospital buildings built over a half-century. This plan precedes the hospital's 1964 transition from city to county governance.
Architectural plans of Harrington Hall, the nurses' residence at Minneapolis General Hospital. Additions were made to accommodate the influx of nursing students whose training was subsidized by the federal Cadet Nursing Corps programs.
Architectural plans of Harrington Hall, the nurses' residence at Minneapolis General Hospital. Additions were made to accommodate the influx of nursing students whose training was subsidized by the federal Cadet Nursing Corps programs.
Architectural plans of Harrington Hall, the nurses' residence at Minneapolis General Hospital. Additions were made to accommodate the influx of nursing students whose training was subsidized by the federal Cadet Nursing Corps programs.
The 1963 architectural plan of the Minneapolis General Hospital campus showing the diversity of hospital buildings built over a half-century. This plan precedes the hospital's 1964 transition from city to county governance.
1963 architectural plans of Minneapolis General Hospital campus, showing the diversity of hospital buildings built over a half-century. This plan precedes the hospital's 1964 transition from city to county governance.
The original architectural plans for the Contagion Building at the Minneapolis City Hospital, which housed patients with contagious diseases. It was later renamed the Annex and used for outpatient clinics and administrative offices and eventually torn down in 1976.
The original architectural plans for the Contagion Building at the Minneapolis City Hospital, which housed patients with contagious diseases. It was later renamed the Annex and used for outpatient clinics and administrative offices and eventually torn down in 1976.
The original architectural plans for the Contagion Building at the Minneapolis City Hospital, which housed patients with contagious diseases. It was later renamed the Annex and used for outpatient clinics and administrative offices and eventually torn down in 1976.
The original architectural plans for the Contagion Building at the Minneapolis City Hospital, which housed patients with contagious diseases. It was later renamed the Annex and used for outpatient clinics and administrative offices and eventually torn down in 1976.
The original architectural plans for the Contagion Building at the Minneapolis City Hospital, which housed patients with contagious diseases. It was later renamed the Annex and used for outpatient clinics and administrative offices and eventually torn down in 1976.
1963 architectural plans of Minneapolis General Hospital campus, showing the diversity of hospital buildings built over a half-century. This plan precedes the hospital's 1964 transition from city to county governance.
1963 architectural plans of Minneapolis General Hospital campus, showing the diversity of hospital buildings built over a half-century. This plan precedes the hospital's 1964 transition from city to county governance.
In 1944, five stories were added to Harrington Hall, the Nurses' Residence at Minneapolis General Hospital, to accommodate the influx of nursing students whose training was subsidized by the federal Cadet Nursing Corps programs. These are plans of Harrington Hall and its new floors.
Architectural plans of the 1944 additions to Harrington Hall, the Nurses' Residence at Minneapolis General Hospital. These additions were made to accommodate the influx of nursing students whose training was subsidized by the federal Cadet Nursing Corps programs.
Architectural plans of the 1944 additions to Harrington Hall, the Nurses' Residence at Minneapolis General Hospital. These additions were made to accommodate the influx of nursing students whose training was subsidized by the federal Cadet Nursing Corps programs.
Architectural plans of the 1944 additions to Harrington Hall, the Nurses' Residence at Minneapolis General Hospital. These additions were made to accommodate the influx of nursing students whose training was subsidized by the federal Cadet Nursing Corps programs.
Architectural plans of the 1944 additions to Harrington Hall, the Nurses' Residence at Minneapolis General Hospital. These additions were made to accommodate the influx of nursing students whose training was subsidized by the federal Cadet Nursing Corps programs.
Architectural plans of Harrington Hall, the nurses' residence at Minneapolis General Hospital. Additions were made to accommodate the influx of nursing students whose training was subsidized by the federal Cadet Nursing Corps programs.
Architectural plans of Harrington Hall, the nurses' residence at Minneapolis General Hospital. Additions were made to accommodate the influx of nursing students whose training was subsidized by the federal Cadet Nursing Corps programs.
Architectural plans of Harrington Hall, the nurses' residence at Minneapolis General Hospital. Additions were made to accommodate the influx of nursing students whose training was subsidized by the federal Cadet Nursing Corps programs.
Architectural plans of Harrington Hall, the nurses' residence at Minneapolis General Hospital. Additions were made to accommodate the influx of nursing students whose training was subsidized by the federal Cadet Nursing Corps programs.
This postcard shows a portion of the assembly hall in the rear of the Center building at the St. Peter State Hospital, including a large stage. This room has also been designated as the chapel or the auditorium on other images from the hospital collection. A note on the reverse side of the postcard refers to the Class of 1915 and states that 22 people were graduated, most likely nursing students.
The auditorium of the St. Peter State Hospital is shown in this postcard image. Decorations visible in the image suggest that a social event was soon to take place.
Betty A. Schomer and May Smith are shown baking pies in the pastry shop in the main hospital kitchens of the Minneapolis General Hospital's service building.
Professors John B. Wolfe (piano), Robert Solheim (trumpet), J. Lamoine De Rusha (middle saxophone) and others provide music for a party in the Oak Room at the Park Avenue location.
This photograph shows patient beds in the Lower Flat South unit of the St. Peter State Hospital. The year 1920 has been written on the reverse side of the photo.
Exterior view of Bethany Hospital. Five women are grouped on the front porch. Ella Oftedahl Winger is seated in the center of the group in a white dress.
Bird's eye view showing the buildings of the Willmar State Hospital. The alcoholism treatment revolution began at Wilmar State Hospital, where many essential elements of the Minnesota Model were developed by Dan Anderson and Nelson Bradley while they were employees there.
Label reads:Mark's Celebrated Eye Water, Dr. Bendeke's formula. Guaranteed by P. M. Mark Medicine Co., under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906. Serial No. 15406. Mark's Eye Water is the best on the market today for the cure of all diseases of the eye, acute or chronic, and wakness of Vision from any cause. Instructions: 3 to 10 drops in eye two or three times a day as your case requires. Prepared only by P. M. Mark Medicine Co., Manufacturers of Mark's Celebrated Remedies, Fosston, Minn.
This postcard shows a man with a shovel in the boiler room of the St. Peter State Hospital. A large pile of coal can be seen on the right side of the image. A record at the hospital states that the photo was taken in 1940.
Boys' pre-camp medical examination form (Camp Co-op-a-gan, Perch Lake, northern Minnesota) to be filled out by parents or guardians and physicians conducting medical examinations three days prior to camp.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives