Public health nursing

Date: 1966

From: Pedersen, Doris Taur, 1907-2001 : Papers relating to her career in nursing

Reference: MSX-5855

Description: Title continues:`...in New Zealand and Japan under health care programs'; a thesis submitted to the University of Oklahoma for an MSc. Kusakari acknowledges held from Pedersen. Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1964-1966

From: Tuhi-Herewini, Evelyn :Slides of Sir Bernard Fergusson's visit to Ruatoki, 1964-1966

Reference: PA12-1512

Description: Sir Bernard Fergusson's visit to Ruatoki, Public Health Nurse, and scenes in the Whakarau area. Quantity: 24 colour copy transparency/ies 35mm slides.

Date: 1939

From: Daniell, Frederick Charles, 1879-1953 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-3763-4/5/4

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 13 Aug 2001

From: Little Company of Mary Oral History Project

By: Boyle, Raye Elizabeth, 1940-

Reference: OHInt-0601/02

Description: Raye Elizabeth Boyle, later Sister Bernard, born Taumaranui 1940, after six months moved with parents to Wellsford, North Auckland. Discusses schooling at Wellsford State School and Sacred Heart Convent Wanganui as a boarder; on leaving school, training as a Karitane nurse at Stewart (Stuart?) Home in Wanganui and move to work at Calvary Hospital, Christchurch, 1960. Entered the Little Company of Mary in 1961 and recalls assisting with the babies in the Maternity wing at Calvary Hospital. Discusses postulancy, Novitiate, first vows, types of prayer in religious life, and learning acceptance and tolerance for other members of community. Mentions commencement of Nursing Training school in 1963. Talks about experience in theatres while training and training experience at Wellington hospital with children and casualty and infectious diseases. Describes Recovery unit and recovery nursing. Recalls, with the assistance of Sister Francis, Sister Kathleen, Wellington Hospital and Home of Compassion, setting up the first Theatre Sisters Group now known as Operating Room Nurses Association under the umbrella of the Registered Nurses Association. Reflects on the sale of Calvary Hospital, Christchurch, Wellington and Hawera and explains how the grief and loss was harder each time. Backgrounds move to smaller community, renting a house in Daniell Street [Newtown] and later buying a house in Rintoul Street. Discusses involvement with Sisters, Priests and Brothers for Justice in Newtown; district nursing in Newtown; voluntary district nursing in the Newtown Park flats under the umbrella of Wellington Hospital district nursing; involvement through City Council in setting up `Pennytouch' equivalent to Neighbourhood Watch, getting pensioners to keep an eye out for each other; experience as Rental Arrears Officer for City Council; involvement on Advisory Committee in the Homecare programme set up by Wesleycare, becoming Community Care manager in 1993. Describes the development of the programme for the elderly - making sure their voices are heard etc and also addressing loneliness. Mentions involvement with Age Concern and Women's Night shelter for women who are homeless. Backgrounds the establishment of Catholic Health Care Facilities of Aotearoa New Zealand in 2001. Mentions Vatican II and the changes over the years since. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Ann Trotter Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009387-009390 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. 3 Electronic document(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3038.

Date: 30 Jul 2001

From: Otaki Citizens Advice Bureau oral history project

By: Lipscombe, Shirley Elizabeth, 1924-2014

Reference: OHInt-0579-08

Description: Shirley Elizabeth Lipscombe born Cromwell, Otago, 1924. Outlines family background. Recalls: family move to Wellington; attending Kilbirnie School; boarding at Nelson Girls College (1938-1941) and work for Wellington Public Library in 1942 before commencing training as a nurse at Wellington Hospital in 1943. Talks about marriage to Dean Perrett Lipscombe in 1947, move to Otaki, birth of children and becoming a full time housewife. Recalls return to the workforce in 1968 as District nurse. Explains difference between public health nurse and district nurse. Recalls TB (tuberculosis) being quite prevalent in Otaki and mentions TB clinics and Sanatorium which had beautiful gardens. After retirement recalls being manager of Kimberley Training School shop and was on-call Hospice nurse in 1987. Backgrounds the setting up of the Food Bank in Otaki and her involvement. Recalls joining CAB (Citizens Advice Bureau) early 1990s and mentions the various roles, including being roster secretary. Mentions Jean Chamberlain, Joan Black, May Mitchell and Velda Harrison. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Jill Abigail Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-08836-008837 ; OHLC-004479-004480 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Physical Description: Textual files - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2734, OHDL-000997.

Date: 30 Jun 1996

From: CORSO 50th anniversary oral history project

By: Stocker, Dulcie, 1921-1999

Reference: OHInt-0504/22

Description: Dulcie Stocker (nee Watson) born Christchurch 1921. Describes parents, father's work as a cabinet maker, the depression and decline of cabinet making. Recalls doing commercial course at Digby's College, maternity training at Essex Maternity Home and practical training at Waikari and Rangiora. Undertook brief district nursing course and was sent to Kaitaia and describes life as a district nurse and being informed about protocol. Refers to lack of training in cultural practices. Compares differences between Maori/Pakeha relations in Kaitaia and Tologa Bay where she later did district nursing. Recalls being shocked when war was declared and talks about emotion of people coming back from War [World War II]. Refers to American soldiers. Recalls sailing for Britain ca 1949 and describes nursing experience in London, including brief period looking after father of Kathleen Ferrier. Recalls meeting future husband, grandson of Archdeacon Stocker from Invercargill. Details feelings about pacifism and alcohol. Refers to adoption of two children. Discusses support for CORSO and being involved in clothing drive and Vietnam and Springbok protests. Mentions visit of Bishop Tutu; GATT ; Taitua project; Rogernomics; growth of multinationals and involvement with Amnesty International. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Cecily McNeill Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011246-011248 ; OHC-005528-005530 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3927. 5 coloured photographs: 3 of [Dulcie Stocker, 1996?] and one of Dulcie and Peter Stocker with grandchildren, Aug '65 and one Jan '86.

Date: 24 July 1993 - 24 Jul 1993

From: Women in a Mining Town, Waihi 1883-1993, Oral History Project

By: Sandbrook, Flora, 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0067/075

Description: Flora Sandbrook born Matamata Maternity Hospital which was nearest hospital to Tokoroa where parents lived. Outlines family background - father a blacksmith and engineer who learned his trade before leaving Campbelltown in Scotland. Recalls leaving school aged 15 and working as a hairdresser, and on reaching 18 years trained as a nurse at Waikato Hospital. Discusses present day approach to nursing. On completion of training, worked in Thailand as a missionary nurse for 4 years and talks about missionary work and life in Thailand. Other topics covered include: marriage to an accountant and settling in Waihi and work as a public health nurse - duties and area covered. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Waihi Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Rose MacBeth Venue - Waihi Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005872B; OHV-0267F Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1677.

Date: [1950-1973]

From: Pedersen, Doris Taur, 1907-2001 : Papers relating to her career in nursing

Reference: MS-Papers-7072-6

Description: The story of public health nursing in New Zealand (1966); `Early nursing history of East Cape health district; `Gerontology and geriatrics' by I M Shaw (1973) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1974-1986

From: Hudson, Laurie, 1908-1991 : Reminiscences

Reference: MS-Papers-8790-1

Description: Comprises stories (or chapters) of Hudson's reminiscences of exploring the outdoors in New Zealand, particulary the South Island during the 20th Century. Most chapters are titled, for example `This green land' and `The Backroads of Otago'. Some topics covered in these stories are trout fishing, high country roads, southern lakes, shepherding, Stewart Island, New Zealand flora and fauna. Other stories include reminiscences of growing up in Kawhia during World War One, a narrative of Hudson's mother who was a district nurse in the Kawhia region; life as a roadman in the 1930s. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1958

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-057

Description: Draft articles and some correspondence by Mrs A Hall on her experiences as a district nurse at Kaipara in the 1920s and early 1930s. Originally written for the `Family Doctor', which was edited by Craig. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 10 May 1983

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Shadbolt, Yvonne Telford, 1933-

Reference: OHInt-0014/146

Description: Yvonne Telford Shadbolt explains why taping is done by self. Worked as a nurse aide at Rawene ca 1949. Registered as a nurse 1957. Recalls experiences in the Hokianga during the late 1940s, early 1950s and 1957. Worked at Rawene hospital for 3 periods and was relieving matron in 1963. Describes Hokianga at the time - was heavily populated. Describes land use; poverty of the Maori population; opportunities in the area; levy on ratepayers introduced by George Smith in order to be able to provide free hospital treatment; role of public health nurse; transport in the Hokianga; use of huts supplied for TB (tuberculosis) patients; treatment for venereal disease and scabies; twilight sleep method of childbirth - home deliveries common; osteomyelitis patients; frequency of violent deaths; mental illness in the Hokianga. Venue - Auckland : 1983 Interviewer(s) - Recorded by self Venue - 42 Woodward Avenue, Mangere Bridge, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000083; OHLC-000068 Tape numbers - OHLC-004118 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 event(s) (recording). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1067 (hand-written).

Date: 9 Sept 1987 - 09 Sep 1987

From: NZOHA Electricity Centenary Oral History Project Stages I, II and III

By: Robins, Frances Mary, 1915-1997

Reference: OHInt-0003/16

Description: Gives background of family and mentions early childhood in Peru. Describes childhood at Port Albert, Kaipara and the attitudes of Methodists and Church of Christ people there. Recalls the locals' reaction to the family. Discusses aspects of nursing career, reasons for choosing career, details of post training experiences at St Helen's Hospital, Wellington and Greenlane Hospital, Auckland, especially breastfeeding procedures. Reference to Matron, ? Henderson (sister of Rewi Alley), Mary Lambie - Director-General of Nursing, Doreen Burgess. Describes life at Karapiro Construction Camp in the mid 1940s, first impressions of the camp, living conditions, social distinctions between staff and workers, the climate, health, daily routine, money problems and social life. Recalls life at Mangakino Construction Camp in the 1950s. Describes site, living conditions, life in such a place for a housewife, the divisions between staff and workers, the tensions between the women and children during the long strikes and conditions at the hospital where she assisted when they were short staffed. Discusses pilot project with which she was involved in association with the Health Department to combat discharging ear problems among Maori children in late 1950s, the attitude of the Maori mothers, Osteomyelitis, the use of Penicillin. Discusses social problems that led to neglect of children, medical neglect, immunisation programs, infection problems, dental clinic facilities. Refers to the attitude of some of the doctors. Discusses the effect of religion on the camp. Recalls the crime, violence, drinking and gambling. Details the standard of treatment and nursing in Waikato Hospital. Refers to marital relationships affected by the lifestyle and the strain and the isolation. Access Contact - See oral history librarian Venue - Hamilton Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Mrs Robins' home at 62 Campbell Street, Hamilton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001689 - OHC-001691 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 266. Black and white photographs:-. Frances Robins, 1987. Frances and Bill Robins, undated Search dates: 1915 - 1987

Date: 23 Mar 1993

From: Women's suffrage centennial year project

By: Kitson, Karen, active 1993; MacNab, Margaret Duirs, 1900-2001

Reference: OHInt-0402-02

Description: Margaret MacNab born in Hawera and educated at Wanganui and Nelson Girls' College. Describes childhood games and explains the game `Diabalo'. Mentions Mr David Peat who owned `Hillside' in Wanganui. Margaret trained as a nurse at Christchurch and was actively involved in nursing for 35 years. Much of the time, apart from a spell nursing in Melbourne (7 months in 1929), was spent in isolated parts of New Zealand. Describes time in Christchurch and talks about doctor, Sir John Acland. Mentions the last cab driven in Christchurch by `Bun Harris'. Describes the art of driving a pony and trap which nurses had while doing fever training at Burwood. After maternity training moved to Bowen Street Hospital, Wellington, then returned to Wanganui to look after sick mother and did `specialising', mainly at Belverdale. Recalls nursing Louis Cowen (a criminal lawyer). Talks about part played after the Napier Earthquake in 1931, nursing at Napier Park racecourse where temporary hospital was set up. Worked at Te Kaha as a public health nurse and gives account of problems encountered in the course of her work. Refers to Maori medicine. Recalls that during her time at Te Kaha there were no telephones so all messages were sent to her by hand. Miss MacNab retired first to Nelson then to Wanganui where she spent her time gardening until failing eyesight made it impossible for her to live alone. She moved into Hikurangi home for the Elderly in 1992. Abstracted by - Karen Kitson Awards/funding - Funded through the womens' Suffrage Centennial Year Trust Other - Recorded interview by Margaret MacNab for Radio New Zealand Spectrum programme, partial copy held at Whanganui Regional Museum Archives. Articles written by and about Miss MacNab on file as well as other notes on nursing provided by Miss MacNab on 10 April 1993, following taped interview - information she left out of the interview but felt would be of interest to Public Health nurses of the future. Interviewer(s) - Karen Kitson Venue - Hikurangi Home Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006697 Tape numbers - OHC-006698 Tape numbers - OHC-006699 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1560. One photograph of Margaret McNab

Date: 21 April 1983 - 21 Apr 1983

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Sheild, Vera Elizabeth, 1911-1997; Grant, Mary, -1999

Reference: OHInt-0014/147

Description: Vera Elizabeth Sheild trained as a nurse at Timaru Hospital, registering in 1939, and doing part of her training at Waimate South Hospital. Describes both hospitals. Talks about her experience of nursing a child with scarlet fever - both in isolation for two weeks. Other topics covered include: Outpatient Department at Waimate South; hydatids cases - quite common in the area; TB (tuberculosis) patients at Timaru; Plunket training and lack of financial assistance for 4 month course; blackout precautions; midwifery training at St Helen's Wellington (1941) - describes working with nuns; experience as public health nurse at Huntly; diphtheria cases; use of home remedies; experience on an exchange position to Great Britain - mentions shipping strike between Australia and New Zealand and its effect on her journey; appointmemt as Nurse Inspector at Whangarei (1952) where she spent three years before going to Rotorua Health Office in 1957 where she remained until retirement in 1966. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Rotorua Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Mary Grant Venue - Rotorua Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000014; OHLC-000020 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0996 (hand-written).

Date: 05 May 1983

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Hill, Lillian Ada, 1899-1991

Reference: OHInt-0014/073

Description: Lillian Ada Hill talks about her life as a district health nurse in Te Kaha area during the early thirties. Describes: Te Kaha and nurse's house; transport; telephone and how messages were conveyed; work of nurse's assistant who lived with her; work in native schools; relationship with Maori; major illnesses; births - Maori deliveries and their reluctance to go to hospital for births; effectiveness of Maori herbal remedies and confrontation with Western medicine; tuberculosis and the difficulties of treating it in private homes with nearest doctor in Opotiki; School Medical Officers of Health - inspectors and frequency of nurse inspections; isolation and lack of social life. Describes later visits to Te Kaha as a nurse inspector. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Mt Maunganui Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Ailsa McCutchan Venue - Mt Maunganui Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000046; OHLC-000038 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1078 (hand-written).

Date: 1983 - 01 Jan 1983

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Rae, Marjorie Ellen, 1911-1995; Sutherland, Joan L, active 1983

Reference: OHInt-0014/137

Description: Miss Marjorie E Rae registered as a nurse in 1934. Discusses hospital nursing service in Whakatane, the Waikato, Northland and the West Coast. Served in the Army Nursing Service in the Middle East. Describes Community Health Nursing with the Department of Health, Nurse Maude Association and the District Nursing Service. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Christchurch Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Joan L Sutherland Venue - Christchurch Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000038; OHLC-000119 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 29 September 1983 - 29 Sep 1983

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Somerton, Jessie Watson, 1918-2001; Storey, Doris Margaret Patricia, 1921-2005

Reference: OHInt-0014/155

Description: Miss Jessie Watson Somerton registered as a nurse in 1944. Gives biographical information. Describes nursing in New Plymouth Hospital during World War II with various anedcotes - 'Jap' bags', slit trenches, rationing. Recalls memories of operating theatre, recreation; invalid cookery; administration of drugs - Mist Pot CIT as placebo; graduation; maternity training at Alexander Hospital, Wellington; Midwifery at St Helens Hospital, Auckland and Plunket training at Dunedin; Public Health nursing at New Plymouth, Porirua East, Hokianga, Denbyshire (UK) and Tolaga Bay. Mentions St John's Ambulance Brigade and awards. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - New Plymouth Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Doris M Patricia Storey Venue - 17 Trelawney Crescent, New Plymouth Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000187; OHLC-001850 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 14 Nov 1962

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/031

Description: Story of a nurse who puts aside the companionship of a nurses home etc for a more demanding life as a country public nurse who lives where she works. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Accompanying material - Script at MS-Papers-1239, folder 10 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0031 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s).

Date: 04 July 1983 - 04 Jul 1983

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Armstrong, Catherine Edna, 1908-1994; Grant, Mary, -1999

Reference: OHInt-0014/008

Description: Catherine Armstrong (nee Blackwood) describes her nursing training in Napier and being on night duty when earthquake occurred - gives details of outcome. Outlines her career; continuation of training and maternity training at Palmerston North; midwifery at St Helen's Hospital Wellington; Alexandra hospital which had home for unmarried mothers attached; public health nursing at Morrinsville (1939) and Taupo - describes native schools in area; work to control tuberculosis (TB); Women's Health League with reference to Ruby Cameron and Maori Women's Welfare League which was later established; Maori home remedies; Postgraduate course (1944); overseas experience - work for displaced people (U.N.R.R.A). - stationed in Bavaria - details of hospital in refugee camp and living conditions for refugees. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Taupo Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Mary Grant Venue - 3 Titiraupenga Street, Taupo Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000017-000018; OHLC-000024, OHLC-000101 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete (hand-written) - OHA-0997.

Date: 27 Aug 1982

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Goodall, Dorothy May, 1909-1987; Shadbolt, Yvonne Telford, 1933-

Reference: OHInt-0014/060

Description: Dorothy May Goodall began her training as a nurse at Masterton Public Hospital in 1933 and registered 1936. Had previously been a nurse aide at Otaki Sanatorium. Describes: discipline in Nurses' Home with reference to Mavis Chisel (Chisholm?), Matron, Miss K I Barnett; recreation; theatre work and staff; maternity training; experience in obstetric unit; Plunket training; involvement in Registered Nurses Association; Post graduate course with reference to Miss Cameron; work at Taihape as combined Plunket and Public Health nurse. Gives reasons for leaving that position and joining staff of Taihape Hospital. Talks about the American troops stationed at Waiouru and their effect on Taihape Hospital. Describes work in Pakistan as part of Colombo Plan Scheme in 1951. Refers to Dakar Hospital. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Yvonne Shadbolt Venue - North Shore Branch A.T.I., Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000049, OHC-000050; OHLC-000040, OHLC-000041 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2167 (hand-written).