The Museum of Nursing History, Inc.

09/14/2026

These photos show a woman (on the left) working in the Glaxo polio vaccine lab outside of London in 1954. She became a nurse after this experience. She was a strong believer in vaccines. Do you have any nursing experience giving vaccines? Do you remember when a vaccine was rolled out?

08/03/2026

The Museum of Nursing History is temporarily closed for August, 2026. We hope you will continue to support us with financial donations and nursing item donations. We need to continue to document our nursing history. We can only do it with your support. Please consider donating to our 501c3 so we can continue to offer tours and archive important nursing items.

07/01/2026

Were you an alum of Camillus Catholic School of Practical Nursing? Do you have any pictures to post? I attached this announcement of the school that started in 1956 in Darby, PA. Let us know if you have any information about the alum.

07/01/2026

Come 7/1 and 7/2 between 9 am and 3 pm for a tour of our nursing history. We have lots of items on display. Please call 215-951-1526 when your arrive so someone can meet you at the door. This museum brings back memories for nurses of all ages.

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05/06/2026

HAPPY NURSES' WEEK from the Museum of Nursing History where we celebrate everyday the work of nurses. We received this donation letter written in 1934 by Odetta Crawford, a student nurse in Ohio, for her psychology class. This was before she had any nursing courses. Which statement stands out to you? Do you remember making the decision to enter nursing school?

04/23/2026

We are preparing for Nurses' Week May 6-12, 2026. Here is a picture of the start of this celebration in 1987 with Governor Casey's proclamation. Now you now how we got here. This newsletter was donated to the by the New York State Nurses Association. A financial donation to the Museum of Nursing History is a great way to celebrate nurses so we can expand and maintain our nursing items. See our webpage for how to donate www.nursinghistory.org