This archive consists of handwritten and typed correspondence from the period before the College was incorporated, mainly from and to Sir Arthur Stanley, co-founder of the College of Nursing Ltd and Company Secretary. The letters include arguments for and against the establishment of a College and discussion of the needs of the nursing profession.
Papers of the establishment of the College of Nursing Ltd
This material is held atRoyal College of Nursing Archives
- Reference
- GB 1199 RCN1/1
- Dates of Creation
- 1915-1928
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1.08m
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The College of Nursing Ltd was incorporated under the Companies Act on 27th March 1916. Sir Arthur Stanley was a co-founder of the College along with Dame Sarah Swift, and acted as Company Secretary.
Access Information
This collection is available for research. Readers are advised to contact the RCN Archives in advance of their first visit.
Other Finding Aids
Most recent online Royal College of Nursing Archives Catalogue is available at http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/library_and_heritage_services.
Conditions Governing Use
Royal College of Nursing