IDENTITY STATEMENT
Reference code(s): GB 0387 LH/P
Held at: Royal London Hospital
Title: Photographs of the Royal London Hospital
Date(s): [1850-1999]
Level of description: sub-fonds
Extent: 1 linear metre
Name of creator(s): Royal London Hospital
CONTEXT
Administrative/Biographical history:
Photographs were produced for departmental and administrative use.
CONTENT
Scope and content/abstract:
Photographs relating to the Royal London Hospital, [1850-1999], comprising published souvenir albums of photographs of Hospital and College buildings, Physicians, Surgeons and nursing staff, 1889; albums of photographs of aspects of the Hospital and College, including of wards and departments, treatment of children, including x-rays, [1900-1920]; medical staff and students, [1890s]; wards, operating theatre, out-patient department, Light Department, [1920s-1930s]; photographs taken in and around the Hospital, [1970s];
photographs and press cuttings, 1914-1945, including a war group, 1917, Hugh Cairns performing neurosurgery; photographs illustrating the working day of a Sister at the London Hospital, [1947]; photographs of the Hospital during World War Two; watercolours, cartoon sketches; letters from Queen Alexandra regarding Eva Lückes' awards, [1880s-1940s]; carte de visite portraits and photographs of sisters, nurses and medical staff of the London Hospital, [1879-1888]; photographs illustrating the preparation for an operation, [1962]; photographs, including of staff and social events, compiled by a medical student at the London Hospital Medical College, 1932-1939; photographs and press cuttings compiled by Sister Ida Heaney, 1917-1939; photographs of officers and nurses at the London Hospital and Furness Annexe Hospital, 1917;
scenes relating to medical and dental education, [1935]; photographs for The London: a Study in Voluntary Hospital System, [1962]; photographs of the hospital, including war scenes, residents, compiled by the matron, 1920-1928; London Hospital postcards, including paraplegic airman, [1918-1926]; photographs of buildings, 1896-[1970s], notably aerial views, [1920s]-1975; main hospital building, including bazaars and festivals, 1896-[1970s], Alexandra Wing/West Wing, 1977-1982, Holland Wing/East Wing, [1958]-1970, laboratories, [1940]-1972, operating theatres, 1837-[1975], wards, [1900]-1960; other buildings, including the swimming pool, [1939], Three Feathers Club, 1971;
photographs of departments and schools, notably Accident and Emergency (formerly the Receiving Room), [1904]-1990; Blood Transfusion, [1954]-1971; Cardiac, [1932]-1976, Catering, 1934-1972, Chaplain and Christian Centre, [1930s-1970s]; Dental Department and School, [1900]-1974; Dietetics, 1948-1972; Electrical Department, [1910]; Electrocenphalography, 1950-[1970]; Instrument Department/Clinic Nursing, [1920s-1970s]; Intensive Therapy Unit, [1970]-1974; Laundry, [1947]-1974; Library, 1940-1967; Light Department, [1910]-1940; Massage/Physiotherapy, [1930s]-1972; Maternity, [1920s]-1972; Medical College, including students' hostel, clinical teaching, [1887]-1974; nursing school and training, 1940-[1970s]; nurses' homes, [1887]-1980s; nurses' uniforms, [1900-1980s]; occupational therapy, [1930s-1970s]; Out-Patients Receiving Room, undated; Institute of Pathology, [1905]-1965; Pharmacy, Dispensary and Sykes Laboratory, including drug rounds, [1910s]-1972; Radiography/Radiotherapy, 1905-1978; Research laboratories, [1950s]-1973;
photographs of annexes and convalescent homes, [1940]-1970, including Brentwood, [1940]-1970; Catherine Gladstone Home, Mitcham, Surrey, [1930]; Croft Annexe, Reigate, [1910-1960s]; Hayes Grove, [1950]-1978; Hora Home and "Marie Celeste" Home, Woodford, 1954; Zachary Merton Home, Banstead, 1948-1977; premises in Prestcott Street, [1970s];
photographs and prints of individuals, [1850-1999], including Royal visits to the Hospital, [1850-1999]; photographs of formal groups, [1895-1920], including of London Hospital residents, 1899-[1942]; staff groups, including parties and dinners, Receiving Room Officers, 1902; Christmas troupes, 1903-1939; House Governor and staff, [1880s]; sisters, staff nurses and matron, 1892, 1899; Obstetrical and Gynaecological Department, 1935; doctors and sisters, [1910]; Pathological Institute staff, 1907-1946; army officers, [1914-1918]; Hospital Governors, [1920]; Preliminary Training School (Tredegar House) pupils and student nurses and teaching staff, [1896]-1942;
miscellaneous photographs, including treatment of children, [1900-1960s]; World War One, [1914-1918]; World War Two, 1939-1945; visits by celebrities; Christmas festivities, [1900]-1978; Moorgate Underground accident, 1975; appeal posters, [1920s]; London Hospital tokens and medallions; private staff nurses, 1913-[1926].
ACCESS AND USE
Language/scripts of material: English
System of arrangement:
The records are arranged as outlined in the scope and content.
Conditions governing access:
Researchers wishing to consult the Archives should first contact the Trust Archivist, The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London, E1 1BB, for an appointment.
Conditions governing reproduction:
A photocopying service is available at the discretion of the Archivist. Photocopies are supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Archivist.
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids:
A list is available at the Royal London Hospital Archives and Museum. There is a card index for the photographs of individuals and groups.
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information:
Accruals:
Archival history:
Immediate source of acquisition:
Transferred from internal departments and some private individuals.
ALLIED MATERIALS
Existence and location of originals:
Existence and location of copies:
Related material:
Negatives of medical photographs (reference: LH/MP), photographs and pictorial material of the London Hospital and Medical College, 1837-1985, (reference: MC/P) held at the Royal London Hospital archives and museums.
Publication note:
The London: a Study in Voluntary Hospital System A E Clark-Kennedy (Pitman Medical, 1952-1963); The London Hospital Illustrated. 250 years (The Bath Press, Bath, 1990) edited by Claire Daunton.
DESCRIPTION NOTES
Note:
Archivist's note: Compiled by Julie Tancell as part of the RSLP AIM25 project.
Date(s) of descriptions: July 2001