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Nightingale, Frances Nicolau, 1871-1948

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Biography

Founder of Miss Nightingale's Classes, Miss Nightingale's School, and the Nightingale-Bamford School. Head of School, 1904-1939.

Frances Nicolau Nightingale was born September 20, 1871 in Savannah, Georgia to William and Ellen (Hazelhurst) Nightingale, a descendant of diplomat Rufus King and of Revolutionary War hero Major General Nathaniel Greene. Her father was a planter and had a rice plantation near Cumberland Island, Georgia.

Miss Nightingale moved north to New York, where she had relatives. She is listed in the 1904 Social Register (NY) under her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. George D.L. Harison (Elisabeth Nightingale). In 1906, Miss Nightingale began teaching the Bartlett children at the request of their mother. The next year, she taught eight girls. By 1918, Miss Nightingale had acquired a separate space for teaching, calling it Miss Nightingale's Classes.

In the spring of 1919, Miss Nightingale was introduced to Maya Stevens Bamford, and that fall, Miss Bamford joined Miss Nightingale's Classes as junior headmistress. The next year, two townhouses at 20-22 East 92nd Street were purchased and the school later became known as Miss Nightingale's School. In 1929, the townhouses were replaced with a new building and the school renamed the Nightingale-Bamford School. Miss Nightingale served as headmistress until her retirement in 1939.

Frances Nightingale passed away in Petersborough, New Hampshire on November 14, 1948.

See Nightingale-Bamford School magazine, Fall 1995, p. 29 for a feature article on Miss Nightingale.

Found in 64 Collections and/or Records:

Johanna Jennsen correspondence, including letters to Frances Nightingale, 1928 - 1929

 File — Box: 01021
Identifier: 001 004 000 05 0003
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Faculty and Staff Records consist of records mainly pertaining to Nightingale employees (excepting administration) and their roles within the school. Included are newsletters by and/or for faculty members, biographical information and news clippings about faculty/staff, photographs and video recordings featuring faculty/staff, correspondence, lists of faculty and staff members, faculty handbooks, minutes from faculty meetings and summaries or notes from such meetings, and curriculum-related...
Dates: 1928 - 1929

Letter : [to] Frances N. Nightingale / Morris Plante & Saxe, relating to examination of 67 East End Avenue title, 1927 Dec 5

 Item — Box: 05016
Identifier: 005 001 000 07 0016
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

Records in the Administration Record Group are related to the administration of Nightingale-Bamford School, including Heads of School records, Board of Trustees records, accreditation records, school association records, Business Office records, including financial and facilities records, and school technology records.

Dates: 1927 Dec 5

Letter : [to] Frances N. Nightingale / Morris Plante & Saxe, relating to examination of 67 East End Avenue title, 1927 Dec 8

 Item — Box: 05016
Identifier: 005 001 000 07 0017
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

Records in the Administration Record Group are related to the administration of Nightingale-Bamford School, including Heads of School records, Board of Trustees records, accreditation records, school association records, Business Office records, including financial and facilities records, and school technology records.

Dates: 1927 Dec 8

Letter : [to] Frances N. Nightingale / Morris Plante & Saxe, relating to purchase of premises 67 East End Avenue, 1927 Nov 29

 Item — Box: 05016
Identifier: 005 001 000 07 0014
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

Records in the Administration Record Group are related to the administration of Nightingale-Bamford School, including Heads of School records, Board of Trustees records, accreditation records, school association records, Business Office records, including financial and facilities records, and school technology records.

Dates: 1927 Nov 29

Letter : [to] Miss Nightingale / Louise G. Roberts, relating to Roberts' teaching qualifications. Accompanied by Audrey Goode card forwarding same to Ken Johnson, 1925, 2008

 Item — Box: 06001
Identifier: 006 001 000 05 0001
Scope and Contents From the Series: While the records surviving Miss Nightingale's tenure as head of school are not numerous, there are some key records that give a glimpse of her leadership style and intentions for the school. Records from Miss Nightingale's files are supplemented by documents and photographs that shed light on her background and school presence. Records include several early commencement speeches, minimal correspondence, compiled biographical information, and photographs of Miss Nightingale. Also of note...
Dates: 1925, 2008

Letter : [to] Mlle. Mallet / Secretary, relating to appointment with Frances Nightingale, 1928 May 25

 Item — Box: 01021
Identifier: 001 004 000 05 0004
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Faculty and Staff Records consist of records mainly pertaining to Nightingale employees (excepting administration) and their roles within the school. Included are newsletters by and/or for faculty members, biographical information and news clippings about faculty/staff, photographs and video recordings featuring faculty/staff, correspondence, lists of faculty and staff members, faculty handbooks, minutes from faculty meetings and summaries or notes from such meetings, and curriculum-related...
Dates: 1928 May 25

Letter : [to] Mr. Benton / Secretary, relating to Miss Nightingale's decision to hold the property 67 East End Avenue, 1927 Dec 2

 Item — Box: 05016
Identifier: 005 001 000 07 0015
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

Records in the Administration Record Group are related to the administration of Nightingale-Bamford School, including Heads of School records, Board of Trustees records, accreditation records, school association records, Business Office records, including financial and facilities records, and school technology records.

Dates: 1927 Dec 2

Letter : [to] Nancy / Carol Green Jellinghaus '41, relating to memories of Frances Nightingale, 1991 - 1992

 Item — Box: 04076
Identifier: 004 001 000 16 0052
Scope and Contents From the Record Group: The External Relations Record Group is comprised of records related to the Nightingale-Bamford School's communications and relations with outside groups, such as students' parents, alumnae, media and the general public. These include records from the Institutional Advancement office related to the Alumnae Association and fundraising, Parents Association records, and Communications office records including those relevant to the school's branding and image, such as school news publications,...
Dates: 1991 - 1992

Letter : [to] Winifred / [unsigned, but likely from Frances Nightingale], relating to loan, 1929 Jun 25

 Item — Box: 05013
Identifier: 005 002 000 09 0001
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

Records in the Administration Record Group are related to the administration of Nightingale-Bamford School, including Heads of School records, Board of Trustees records, accreditation records, school association records, Business Office records, including financial and facilities records, and school technology records.

Dates: 1929 Jun 25

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correspondence 23
speeches (documents) 12
faculty (educators) and staff 10
biography files 9
commencements 9