Although the Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduated its last class in 1975 when it officially became part of Ryerson’s School of Nursing, we celebrate its history and spirit – kept alive by its active and dedicated Alumnae Association – on what would have been its 100th anniversary year.
The school opened in 1912, with the official opening of the Hospital, It graduated its first class of 10 nurses in 1915, and its last class of 71 nurses in 1975. In between it graduated 2083 nurses. Its Alumnae Association was created in 1915 and is still active today. In 2011 The Association donated its collections of papers and artifacts to the Toronto Metropolitan University Archives (see earlier blog post Wellesley Alumnae donation )
To celebrate Wellesley’s centennial, the Ryerson Archives has created an exhibit and slide show. Both will be available for viewing in the Archives until the end of September. The Archives will be open for Alumni weekend on Saturday September 22. Contact us at (416) 979 5000 ext. 7027 to find out opening times for that day. Please enjoy the images included below – some are from the exhibit itself, and others are taken from the collection.
1972 Open House poster (RG 946.03.13.02) 
E. K. Jones portrait 
Portrait and uniforms in Archives window 
Florence Nightingale letter and portrait (RG 946.02.01) 
Exhibit in Archives reading room 
Display case featuring items from The Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing Collection 
Elizabeth Flaws portrait (RG 946.03.01.01.07.02) 
Homewood – Original Wellesley Hospital building. 
The Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing graduation pin (RG 946.03.04.02)
Are you a Wellesley grad? Was someone in your family a Wellesley girl? You can now email The Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association at: thewellesleyschoolnsgtoronto@gmail.com