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

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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

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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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,H . SONAH-27 ..l a crowd, but dancing was accomplished in shifts and everyone enjoyed herself. On September 20 the first night duty was begun by students. Preparations were being made for the arrival of the new Probs, and on September 23 seventyffive of them arrived. Girls from all duties slighted slumber for the privilege of seeing one. The bigfsister movement was organized to help them get acquainted and they quickly adjusted themselves to our routine. Then of course came the inf itiation. They were put through a series of stunts and tortures and emerged as full fledged probationers. October 1 classes began again in the form of lectures. Dr. McClure intro' duced Surgery while on October 2 Dr. Sladen began lectures on Internal Medi' cine. On October 19 we began a series of lessons in oldffashioned dancing instructed by Mr. and Mrs. Lovett, assisted by Mr. Ford's unique orchestra. In connection with Dr, McClure's lecf tures, on October 20 our Hrst goitre opera' Looking north up Byron Ave. The center wing is well imde-r construction. with the sixth floor in skeleton form. A better idea ofthe size ofthe building may be obtained from this view and the An aerial view of the main entrance of the nurses' home, showing it in its com- pleteness, with the attractive ltimlscaping and grilled fence siirroitmling. tion was witnessed by 'Lmovief' The class with' stood fairly well, but the shock was almost too great for the picture operator and he nearly fainted. A masquerade ball was held in the Education Build' ing on October 30 amid very attractive decorations and costumes. November 6 marked a date of long anticipation in the opening of the swim' ming pool. How attractive and inviting the water looked. It was at this period in the crusade that our instructors feared our bodies were being neglected and forthwith we were served at noon, on a cracker, a mysterious foul smelling morsel known as Vegex. This became popular among the smart set and very soon results were evident. This testimonial was received from a thankful victim: 'LFor twenty years I suffered from sing' ultus, softening of the brain, poliomyef litis, encephalitis, pediculosis, housemaid's knee and chronic chromidosis. I tried everything, including hot and cold baths, Christian Science and large doses of Spirif Almost yinisheii. This photograph gives one a. good conception of the 'relation of the north and south to the center wing. Some o the hospital shmbluery may be seen La the left of the south wing comparative size ofthe cars parked outside. .. .. ft . , i F- , Q , ll- re, , , 1' ll af. f .f ,wsu Il ,M V. X . .Wil -fi' T iixlli l-!!.'-lei Y- I I ., Vi ui! fr . ll-jj ll. .Il In - ,: :1E!g?Vf.l-1' i - l , I' 'I I I 'l All ll ll .1 , N. time-:2?2.s17i!Q1i' .. . uit ii mg.: e I 'KLQBII I ll I .I -N I-, 'gu. f, ,iLF3 M Mfgxigpgwf gg. ' IH' 4 'f if ii' ll. 1 ,ll Il .ll ll - ...,,, . . ,q.1ii 'Q,,, . ii I' Il ll -- , ,' - ef' 'f ','ii in - 'iih, l , Qgifigq-, fe ' 'Q 'iff - -5 ii 5. ii i II., L --' , lE'jZg., JF.'5- Siilllf Hf1a 'jif5Q.3'.fZIQ 'i5 t- 4 -we ---545' ' - - ,gap l sl 1' .1 'J ' fo- 5 .--,'-1.1. gas I H - za-ist A - '- -ilpfe . ii li- is?i1:21-23.1, f unn! L Q Q M ff-ms gl- iffffff- ' - 4 2 A if ' ' t -hilt .T fr :Lf A + . fr' f -fc T ff' mb, Q, . V ,4 . . 1 Y L I .. V1 gg i '.,-X. ..'.E'HkQd4:-gl., -:.,A7?A3P11giibrLg,5g,-,-.F Yu,-, . if, N Tr - ' 2e - -1 , 54' 4 .. ff'ff f7 1, -ff-f ' - ' , - . , E - L -'aaa'