Handwritten commencement speech for the Class of 1925 (the school's first graduating class) / Frances Nightingale. Accompanied by typescript, 1925

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."