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

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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'

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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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-2 e ll SONAH-27 ll tus Frumenti but could not obtain relief. Finally, when just about in despair and beginning to feel that life wasn't worth living, a friend recommended 'Vegex' to me. I was skeptical, but was in such desperate straits that I was willing to give anything a trial. The day I began taking 'Vegex' was a turning point in my life. After taking only nine pounds of 'Vegex' I noted a marked improvement in my condition. I put on weightg my nose became redderg my hair longer and my feet larger. I found upon being hit over the head with a policeman's club, I felt nothingg and I have not had a bath for months. I feel that I aa- 5 Mi .ap se ' I ' ,ig , i . Q 1 f yi .1 X. i la. 3 .N . ,,,-4. fr V -,ri V gigs srszflji glasses? 51 3 -f' -gr An attractive vista of the wide lawns and beautiful trees of the hospital grounds as seen from the court of the Clara Ford Nurses' Home. As one walks up these steps one may enter the back door of the Education Building which is no the left, or follow the walk over to the hospital, or other buildings. A comer of the south wing is shown to the right of the picture. 5 :BO A. M. on December 24 and met in the lobby. From there we went across the bridge singing carols and congregated in front of the hospital where we watched windows being raised as patients were awakened. In the evening we again gathered in the lobby around the tree and had a home party. Gifts were exchanged and everyone tried to compensate for the absence from home. On December 28 our holiday dance was held in the Education Building. We were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford who demonstrated for us a few of the diiiicult uoldffashioned dances. cannot speak too highly of 'Vegex' and do not hesitate to recommend it to all who are suffering as I did. Under the able instruction of Miss Bland the first class in swimming began December 4 and material for future Trudies began developing. Approaching Christmas found a large number who were to spend their first Christmas away from home. The spirit, however, was not lost and many preparaf tions were made. Every one arose at just south of the south wing of the nurses' home and ffacing in, one sees the I unit of the Henry Ford Hospital, whici borders on Byron Ave. This uni: of the hospital contains the Ohstetrical Dept. on the first floor, Pediatric Section on the fourth floor, while the Out Patient Department occupies the remaining space. I. On January 22 the first Swimming Meet was held in our tank, featuring the Probs and juniors. The event was judged by some of our most prominent Doctors and the score was thirtyfnine to thirtyfeight, favoring the Juniors-our class. One of the happiest days of the season was January 28, our first birthday. A party in the lounge was planned with games and stunts and then the lunch. Miss Kimmick talked to us of ambitions A closer view ofthe I unit, which is plainly seen in the right fore' ground. To the left and at 'rightfangles to il is the H unit. 'These pictures show the pleasant ouneof-door and sun porches which are such an excellent feature ofthe hospital's comforts. :at At is ,fliailii-',6.-a. - X wi-29Qs4mefNff w9