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Nursing student Jackie Gibson at her graduation in 1971.

Dorothy Johnson graduated from Vanderbilt University with a BSN in 1942. She was the outstanding student in her class and received the Founder's Medal. After graduation she joined the faculty of the Nursing School at Vanderbilt.

Erma Holtzhausen, R.N., was recognized in 2008 by the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing as one of its "Top 100 Leaders." Holtzhausen, a former Vanderbilt faculty member, has been "recognized for developing a new pattern of nurse staffing and…

Photographic portrait of Julia Hereford. Julia Jane Hereford, Ph.D., R.N., was appointed to the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing faculty as an instructor in 1938. Her service on the faculty, along with the completion of her M.A. in teaching…

Rosamond Gabrielson received her education at Hotel Dieu Nursing School in El Paso, Texas, and Arizona State University (B.S. Psychology, 1955; M.S. Guidance and Counseling, 1958). From 1972 to 1976, Gabrielson served as president of the American…

Photographic portrait of Mary Louise Donaldson. Mary Louise Donaldson,BSN, Ph.D., was Professor of Nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She received her nursing education at Vanderbilt University, graduating in 1954. She went on to…

Photographic portrait of Sara Katherine Layton Archer. Dr. Archer became a member of Vanderbilt's faculty in 1969. In 1971 Dr. Archer was chosen as one of the outstanding educators. In 1972 she was chosen to become the new dean of the Vanderbilt…

Rosamond Gabrielson was a nurse, teacher, and administrator. She was President of the American Nurses Association from 1972-1976. She served as Director of Nursing Services at Vanderbilt University Medical Center from 1976-1987.

The patient ward at 5th and Elm, decorated for Christmas with a tree and paper garlands from the ceiling. The date is unknown.