Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing - Sonah Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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It was all right if dinner e ell r S O N A H - 2 7 1 on , , zt. N - Clee Club was organized with mental hopes and audible discords. . Culinary talent was also cared for by our watchful inf structors and on March 25' we began instructions by the side of an electric stove. Our second trip was taken April 2 to the Detroit Cream' 5,iL,ig'JV . V. 1. 41.5,--in .rp . , ,- 1, :Qs , ,L 4.5.5, V' . 2 'll ' 'v me ,gr In l 111 1 l 'flf x 2 l l-, . WQ ... sl ,. mxiitl ll 'fill' , , . 4 ,, One has a dizzy feeling observing this tilted bi1tl's-eye-view of the home, Educa' tion Building and court beneath. This shows to excellent advantage the series of porches off the center wing and the large balcony above the lounge porch. The south wing is visible in the background, while the Education Building is shown in the left foreground. did wait on May 19th for the vacation list was posted and mutual changes were being made. The next morning everyone answeredher buzzer at 5 A.M. and caught a street car to market. With the purchase of a few flowers and carrots, we returned to class at the usual hour. On May 24, final exams began. Our ery farm. Here we were informed of the source and preparation of our milk and cream, and of no little importance-were served maple nut ice cream before returning. Cn April 17, Miss Stapleton, acting as Soap Box Oratorf' measured us for our capes which we were soon to receive. We now decided that we should pub' lish a school paper, and on May 4, the first edition of the SONAH came out, a four page type written manuscript, edited by Dorothy McKay, with a great future and room for advancement. Parliamentary Law classes began May 8 with instruction by Mrs. Emma Fox, author of our text book. On May 13, in connection .with Die' tetics Class, we were given a meatfcutting exhibition in the class room. This proved benencial as was shown in the succeeding months of practical dietetics. just another section of the Clam Ford Nurses' Home, the south wing. The court is in the foreground and at this stage is nothing but a lumber yard for the construction crew. hearts were filled with fear. Everyone recovered, however, and the last exam was finished a few days later with thanks' giving. We boarded a trolley on May 27 and went to Dearborn to visit the Henry Ford Flour Mills. The day was balmy and seventyfthree girls with a day off can have a lot of fun. We did! With the onset of summer came the shutfin feeling and the picnic appetite. On June 5 everyone found the way to a secluded spot on Belle Isle fif such there bej and enjoyed a few hours under the trees. A delicious lunch, including a barrel of lemonade, had been prepared by our chefs, and we decided to have another picnic soon. Our first eightfhour duty was begun on The skeleton of the wiii rses' home in the later stages of completion, facing west on Byron Ave., from which one may obtain a splcnrlirl view of the setting sun. J.: -' 'Y '- . x u- P . lj' 1 , u , L. -- .- -i .'sr2.e- ' , . , - A i,f', w:y i5b..Pif-.illj.fli rifl ?'. ..l!i1i..,i, .'t,lg3iFN lifllj , ,,'Z ,lrirffe-are-rrsft, ' . W f 'l ' . .C ' ', ' fii2if?f-elfgeilfff'-', ,N ic ' H V A .A .gf it Aff. lv' .. i,s.,- ,. ,pe -A as , ll. lllillp . 5 . - ef -X -fe , ,e .ie--are-.asrff-,, 'fr V: n e ,,..::g3:, I' 'l W5H:vh,,f a f lfii ' r . ...lla-11 Alf?-' fi ef .ll , W K - .I J l fi'j:l4:'X' 5w:j'?'N' ug, nm rf. ' H 1. V .l, init ,i'l1f'1?4fg7'? ,r 'mr l i 'wlmlmm . J -- f-gwl e'.r V 'rl will gli!!-J if its gee-.t i-1-'. r. ru 1 -4 f2f1-.w 1' si . .g-',,-., ,f fl' A., 'f7ta,f.a..as-aa:-1 D-,ti ,af. 4.V H .f 2.4,5,j4,,, J - .Y MUJ- . 1-aff' av f 's- f-125,31 wr Wy' -e'.'wf' -+ue1.fsfQ-.fag A -we 1 , ,J ' . sais -ef-, ., gf? fm.- -:, Hi,, 3, I .,s.,. 1.Nl4m,fvPTHQk,,. Ne-.Qgt:,.-.r gags: -,.,, .i Klvlzpvf'-?:34.N-,tunnis T lr Z ifL ,A A :5T g ffl ' Y N 69

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ij Hamilton Ford car to Ford stores for white shoes. What a mob! Must we do this every few m o n th s ? Time alone will tell. Now weren't obtain a broader education we should visit a few places of interest in the city. Forth' with busses were ordered and we went to see the water - ll S O N A H - 2 7 'lf , , .5 .,f'i si...-5.2. . 'rf-swar ' M ' 5 i i aasii iztf .. we real nurses? Even though we had never seen a patient, what a time we were having with classes and how thrilled when on February 14, it was announced that we would have our pictures taken. Step' Abi'nl'sfeye view of a section of the 20' acre square which comprises the Henry Ford Hospital grounds. In the right back- ground may be seen the F Unit of the hospital and in the distance beyond may be seen the General Motors Building. In the center of the picture is the M Unit, which was the old Detroit General Hospital. In the left foreground is the Laboratory Building. purification system on March 4. After watching the logs and little fishes picked out of our drinking water and the 98fZ3 pure water finally produced, we became firm advocates of careful water ping over beams, planks and plaster in the Nurses' Home, we emerged one zero day for our Hrst pictures. On the 20th of February, our Laboraf tories opened for use, and we all filed in to search for the wee microforganisms we were giving our lives to combat. Joy unbounded! February 24, our new dining room was completed and wasn't it nice? So handy, too. Physical examinations next came in vogue. With Dr. Kendall officiating we were carefully checked for defects in architecture and structure. Some remodf eling was advised, but classes never once abated. By this time it was decided that to This photograph shows the nurlh wing of the home under con' struction, facing Bethune Ave. The central wing of the home has been barely started, the homes on Byron being plainly visible, while the hospital is seen in the background. purification. March 6 we attended our first Associaf tion Meeting and Association Cfricers were elected. It was now decreed that we had ref ceived knowledge sufficient to spend a short time on the floor. March 9 how the heart quaked with apprehension when these words were heard, Mr, Krusof wanski, a herniotomy of five days, is your patient. Word was spread that on March 24 the lobby of our home was to be opened. Rooms were not completed, however, but furniture was placed and oh! how homey and nice it looked. The same evening we were presented to Prof. Morse as a pos' sible source of musical talent, and the The companion picture depicts the north wing well under way and gives one some idea of the size ofthe project undertaken. I Safes- ,, gF 1,,,,5i:g.aass-fag. say? :L q mlgigzfeznw. N Q, ,MY L , f . , rf-r ,. r I A ' IL. ' ' - :.'?' .,,gviil!':,L, '..712.,!?'J4.L..ha' 5,-VL ig ,ggi ev- --U V ' . ' e i , ' ,g .f ' ?:'? ' ' its ' i?sl.a':iefe1::f,fr3'i?Zi.si,-,..i,iffL 'Y -'- -' f.I..s2i2..i .I.naamz'iatir'ta1aiix sua 1 -,i , L.- f- ,,, 5' . . . ,-: r , . .V ., .A va ti ,' i- ', ' 5 4' iii f- Q Y '?'E . ' sl if EW : '7 W ' 'lv ,q gi 3 ri H11-1-hlfa g, K I n 1 , i php- '15, ' 1 v i. :,,q,,:..,f,,,+,!.,f,g,l jig? 4 t . 1 v, :u. :,.,L.Q:21g,4' was - ggi -xr 1, , Fi l --si i:f!'fQ.Ji!i Eg l Tl T ll A Q arises? ' ..1 ff ' ' ' f L 1 -fi-hill . .. M 'ri 1 , 1 ra. . ' ' lifes .QQ ,,,,f3f--,...Q.,,,,-.,....,-y-pgnp-'5,gy.-i-:.:-....-1-.-.Y-. A ' f - i - I' ' f :fair ' , '. V. 4: V 1 '13 i --P-v' i-ff-1--sf---Q . . . 9. ,-':'- :- -1 M. '--' ...-- -n f-.. -.. ....,.., 5 if , A 55? ip . E3 ,'32- ' S N ' 8 68

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SONAH-27 I gzsfxj 'll L , June 8. We were rather dis' appointed not to have ref ceived our caps, but personal appearance was soon forf gotten in the routine of the day. At last-the longflooked for day-and a little white parcel of organdie was balf ' X f . :. i a' t T -af' me V ttf-,-ff - is Q 1 ' 1 .i. A lg?-':-Taxi: I le: ' ',:3:.- -, I 11, J rig Ll- fi main ii ifi.li I l iii . 1'ilU'-lc, H-17: Z- ' Q if' .' - ' l ' K ' ' D' ' Vi- ,. , Clara Ford Nurses' Home just after com plerion. The majestic entrance is here very well depicted. The absence of shrubbery and grass shows the conspicuous newness of the home. chestra entertained during lunch, and the day was com' pleted by a dance in the auditorium with Finzel's Orchestra. The first group left for vacation after the dedication of the School. Will there ever be a time when ten dollars amounted anced on each head. The capping exerf cises took place in the sunken garden at 4 P. M. with a group of grads and Doctors watching from the porch. A half circle was formed around Miss Kimmick who placed the caps on our suppressed hair. June 18 marked the dedication of the School. Several hundred persons, includf ing Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford and Mr. and Mrs. Edsel Ford, and leading medical authorities were present. Following the invocation by Rev. W. D. Maxon, Miss Kimmick gave a short talk. Then Dr. C. E. A. Winslow, Prof. of Public Health, Yale University, gave the address. Folf lowing the exercises open house was held. Student and graduate nurses acted as guides to visitors. The Hawaiian Orf A wintry view of the nurses' home from the back of the hospital. ln this sort of weather one may walk in a subway, showing its windows beneath the bridge, or if one prefers a brisk walk, he may stroll across the bridge, through the Hamilton entrance and to the Laboratory building, or any of the buildings beyond. The labora' tory is shown in thc foreground, while the Service Building is just behind. In the right foreground, one of the attractive goldfish ponds may be seen. l ' to as much as on June 50, when our first allowance was received? Crisp new bills were an attraction to eye and appetite, and Sanders worked overtime. With our first group away on vacation activities slowed down considerably. Everyone was planning her vacation, and amid all our pleasure came the sad news of Miss Fields death on July 29. Miss Field had guided our blunders in Bacterif ology Lab. during our entire probation period, and her death was felt keenly by the class. ' August 29 marked the event of the iirst party to be held in the Nurses' Home. Lobby and Lounge were buzzing with ex' pectation, and Doug was the only Doc' tor present. It was found that the music room was a little too small to accommodate Another bridge, high up between M2 and the laboratory is this promenade where one may ride in wheel-chairs, DT stroll about and take in the scenery. The bridge from the main hospital is see-n in the foreground, while the back of the building serves as a background for this view. sf A at -f'5a3J4 : 'X i