A Guide to the Virginia Department of Health Professionals historical records 2005.May.12 A Collection in Special Collections and Archives, Health Sciences Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, Accession number 2005.May.12

A Guide to the Virginia Department of Health Professionals historical records 2005.May.12

A Collection in Special Collections and Archives, Health Sciences Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, Accession number 2005.May.12


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Jody Romero

Repository
VCU Health Sciences Library
Identification
2005.May.12
Title
Virginia Department of Health Professions historical collection 1917-1986
URL:
http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vcu-tm/vircuh00020.xml
Quantity
0.8 Linear Feet, 12 items
Creator
Virginia. State Board of Examiners of Nurses
Creator
Virginia. Department of Health Regulatory Boards
Creator
Virginia. Department of Health Professions
Language
English

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Preferred Citation

Virginia Department of Health Professions Historical Collection, Accession #2005/May/12, Special Collections and Archives, Health Sciences Collection, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.

Acquisition Information

Donated by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.


Biographical / Historical

The collection was donated due to the historical importance of the records. These are not the official records of the Virginia Department of Health Professions.

Scope and Contents

The Board of Pharmacy records consist of historical applications, as well as photographs of confiscated drugs. The Board of Nursing records consist of historical bylaws booklets and a report on the condition of nursing schools conducted in 1920.

Arrangement

The records are arranged in chronological order.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Archives.
  • Virginia. Board of Pharmacy
  • Virginia. Department of Health Professions
  • Virginia. Department of Health Regulatory Boards -- Archives

Container List

Board of Pharmacy
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 2
  • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1.1
    Index to Applicants for Registered Pharmacists and Registered Assistant Pharmacist 1-1500
    1901-1916
    Scope and Contents

    This folder contains an alphabetical listing of the first 1500 registered pharmacists regulated by the Board as well as a copy of the Seal.

  • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1.2
    Bankbooks from State-Planters Bank
    1933-1972
    Scope and Contents

    This folder contains bankbooks that list the financial security of the State Board of Pharmacy.

  • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1.3
    Application for Examination as Registered Pharmacist
    1906
    Scope and Contents

    This folder contains applications for pharmaceutical license. Each application has supporting documentation attached, like statements to work experience and character.

  • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1.4
    Scrapbook and photograph collection.
    1942, 1959
    Scope and Contents

    This folder contains several photographs and a scrapbook.

    • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1.4
      Members of the Board of Pharmacy
      1889
      Scope and Contents

      Pictured are C.B. Fleet, Robert Brydon, E. R. Beckwith, J. W. Pierce. Beckwith and Brydon were original members.

    • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1.4
      Scrapbook of confiscated drugs.
      circa 1942
      Scope and Contents

      Each entry has a photograph and caption.

    • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1.4
      Photographs of possibly confiscated drugs.
      1959
  • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1.5
    Prescriptions collection
    1921
    Scope and Contents

    This folder contains several prescriptions from doctors in Salem and Roanoke, Virginia.

Board of Nursing
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 2
Scope and Contents

This series consist of documents and correspondence of the Virginia Board of Nursing.

  • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 2.1
    Rules, Bylaws, and Laws regarding Nursing and the State Board
    1917-1986
    Scope and Contents

    This folder contains bylaws, congressional legislation, and updates. The bulk of this folder is the yearly bylaw booklets.

  • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 2.2
    "Report of Inspection of Training Schools of Virginia"
    1920
    Scope and Contents

    This folder contains the proceedings of a report of all the nurse training programs through the state. Also contains the correspondence this report created within the Schools.

  • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 2.3
    Papers related to the operation of the Board of Nursing
    1918-1920
    Scope and Contents

    This folder contains various documents regarding the Board of Nursing. Included are supply order forms, lists of nursing training hospitals, and other evaluation forms.

  • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 2.4
    Personal Correspondence.
    Scope and Contents

    This folder contains letters and papers of a personal nature from Ethel Smith, Julia Mellichamp, and R. V. Blankinship. All were early Board of Nursing members. Mellichamp and Smith were the first two leaders of the Board.

  • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 2.5
    Annual and Financial Reports
    1961-1967
    Scope and Contents

    This folder contains the Annual and Financial reports of the Board of Nursing

  • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 2.6
    Nursing Licensing Information.
    Scope and Contents

    This folder contains rules for practical nurses, licenses for Certified Tuberculosis Nurses, and a listing of Board members.

  • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 2.7
    "First Nurse registered in Virginia"
    Scope and Contents

    This folder includes the paperwork on the first nurse and practical nurse to be registered in Virginia.

  • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 2.8
    Policies and recommendations regarding nursing education.
    1917-1966
    Scope and Contents

    This bulk of this folder contains regulation booklets from 1917-1966 as well as a 1964 Report to the State Council n Education.

  • Mixed Materials Box-folder: 2.9
    Miscellaneous publications
    Scope and Contents

    This folder contains several booklets on various subjects and concerns of the State Board.