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S01 Frances Nicolau Nightingale (1906 - 1939), c. 1919 - 2002

 Series
Identifier: RG02_SG001_S01

Scope and Contents

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 is an announcement from Miss Nightingale regarding the change in school name from "Miss Nightingale's School" to "The Nightingale-Bamford School."

Dates

  • c. 1919 - 2002

Biographical / Historical

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Extent

From the Sub-Group: 10 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Sub-Group: English

Arrangement

Arranged in chronological order.

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Related Materials

Yearbook, 1925, p. 3, photograph of Miss Nightingale seated and reading a book. Yearbook, 1947, p. 6, letter from Frances N. Nightingale to Barry [Seymour, yearbook editor], with history of the school.

Creator

  • TypeCollection

Repository Details

Part of the The Nightingale-Bamford School Archives Repository

Contact:
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New York NY 10128 USA