Lycoming College - Lycoming County Women's History

Application of Lula Thompson for admission to the Williamsport Hospital Training School for Nurses, dated Jan. 13, 1897. Mrs. Thompson was a widow with children aged three and five, who, as she indicated in response to a question on the application, would be cared for by their grandparents. She listed Roman Catholic as her religion and gave as recommendations Dr. S.O Goldman, of New York, and L.O. LaBelle, with whom she apparently boarded.

Application of Martha Washington Redfern for admission to the Williamsport Hospital Training School for Nurses, dated July 24, 1896. "This is to be filled out in the Candidate's own handwriting, and sent to Miss Virginia Loomis, Superintendent of the Williamsport Training School for Nurses. A letter from a clergyman or teacher, relating to the moral character of the applicant, and a certificate of good health from a physician, must accompany this application. The physician must make a through physical examination of the candidate before issuing the certificate." Martha Redfern, born in Philadelphia on February 22, 1873, was in good health and a member of the Cumberland Street M.E. Church in Philadelphia. She was recommended by the Secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association of Harrisburg and by Mr. Wm. B. Threapleton, hosiery mfg., of Philadelphia, probably her previous employer.

Application of Nelle B. Mitchell for admission to the Williamsport Hospital Training School for Nurses, dated 1898. Nelle was born in Newberry, "educated in the public schools of city", and a Presbyterian. Her recommendations were G.D. Nutt, a physician, and Rev. Baker.

History, including a discussion of various aspects of the Williamsport Y.W.C.A.; addresses first home, early classes, fundraising, and progress.

Minutes of the meetings of the Industrial Girls Council from Sept. 14, 1944 - Sept. 20, 1945

Timeline of national and local Y.W.C.A. 1855-1962

Board minutes of the Home for the Friendless, including notes on applicants for admission, membership information, donations, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous information

Board minutes of the Home for the Friendless, including notes on applicants for admission, membership information, donations, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous information

Student contract agreeing to remain as a pupil at the Williamsport Hospital Training School for Nurses. Dated 1919 and signed by Rene Gavette, a member of the graduating class of 1922. Details terms of service, right of termination, and amount of payment to students: six dollars per month in the first year, seven dollars per month in the second year, and eight dollars a month in the third year, and thirty-six dollars at the completion of the course.

Student contract agreeing to remain as a pupil at the Williamsport Hospital Training School for Nurses. Dated 1921 and signed by Gladys Viola Gimmell, a member of the graduating class of 1924. Details terms of service, right of termination, and amount of payment to students: ten dollars per month in the first year, eleven dollars per month in the second year, and thirteen dollars a month in the third year, and thirty-six dollars at the completion of the course.