Patients in class at Children's Mercy Hospital

Description

Children's Mercy Hospital school room with children (white boys and girls) sitting at desks working, while teacher Ruth Thomas is in background assisting a pupil while the principal Katherine Wilson assists a polio patient in a wheelchair.

Note

No date; likely between 1951 and 1960, Handwritten note on verso: Teachers: Katherine Wilson (principle) rt Thomas, Ruth (l) ; older girl & Mrs. Wilson is a pt from 19. Polio epidemic Sally --? Schoolroom was on South east corner of lower floor of 1710- later moved to 4th floor. Clock: Chelsea- donated by Lauber (carved our door) present owner Carol Belt; figurine: a John Rogers piece of 3 children "playing doctor" (on top of bookcase & globe). Gelatin silver print.

Type

Image

Extent

1 photograph : black and white print ; 25 x 20 cm

Member of

Children's Mercy Hospital Collection

Publisher

Anderson Photo Company

Time Period

1951-1960

Subject (Name)

Thomas, Ruth (Teacher)

Wilson, Katherine (Educator)

Children's Mercy Hospital (Kansas City, Mo.)

Subject (Topical)

Rights

Copyright Undetermined

Rights Note

Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.

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Collection Identifier: MS-0281

Source

Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

Unit

LaBudde Special Collections