Papers of Margaret Johnson
- Reference:GB 1199 C847
- Dates of Creation:15 Apr 1934 -c.2017
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:0.03m
Scope and Content
This collection contains the personal papers of Margaret Violet Johnson (nee Hanson.) This includes:
Postcard from Muriel Emery to Margaret Violet Johnson. Unstamped, and unsent. Postcard is plain, and Emery writes on both sides. Message is a thank you note to Johnson, who was Emery's nurse. c.1947- c.1959. Postcard reads:
"Dear Fair Night Nurse. I was so sorry I left without a chance to say how grateful to you I am for your kindness to me the first few nights without you I could not have endured the pain. Without your care & attention in the night. I use to look at you calm & serene & feel safe. One has queer fancies when one is sick & no one ever knew how much I feared the nights so please accept my ever grateful thanks you helped a lot. Sincerely yours, Muriel Emery." [Message has been transcribed verbatim]
Facsimile copy of a black and white photograph of Margaret Johnson (alternate spelling of "Maguerite" also used in an accompanying annotation) in uniform sitting on a bench, outside. Annotation from the donor mentions that this photo was taken during the Second World War, white Johnson was working in Lambeth Hospital, c.1939
Short Biography of Margaret Johnson, compiled by Donor, c.2017
General Nursing Council (GNC) for England and Wales certificate, awarding Hanson's State Registered Nurse (SRN) Status, 10 Mar 1939. Enclosed are seven receipts for annual GNC fees.
General Nursing Council (GNC) for England and Wales certificate, awarding Hanson State Registered Fever Nurse status, 10 June 1942. Enclosed are seven receipts for annual GNC fees.
Two GNC exam papers for the "Final State Examination for the General Part of the Register." The first paper is the first paper of the morning session and is on the subjects of medicine, and medical nursing treatment. The second is the second paper of the morning session and covers surgery and gynaecology, and surgical gynaecological nursing treatment. The third is from the afternoon session and is on the topic of General Nursing, 1 Feb 1939
Letter from a GNC registrar informing Johnson of her success in the final state nursing examinations on 1 Feb 1939, 10 Mar 1939
Letter from a GNC registrar informing Johnson of her success in the preliminary state nursing examination in Oct 1936, 27 Nov 1936
Letter from a GNC registrar informing Johnson of her success in the fever nursing examination in Apr 1942, 10 Jun 1942
Letter from a GNC registrar informing Johnson that her name has been entered into the register of fever nurses, Jun 1942
Two exam papers from the GNC Registered Fever Nurse Exam. The first is on the subject of "Fevers" and the second is on "Fever Nursing" , Fri 10 April 1942
Exam paper from the Tuberculosis Association's "Examination of Nursing", 3 May 1944
Letter from Surrey County Council regarding Johnson's Pension, 1 Mar 1943
Nurses charts for Margaret Johnson's preliminary nursing training. Chart contains a list of duties Johnson was expected to complete during training, all of which have been signed off by a senior nurse, 15 Apr 1934, c.1936
Letter from a medical officer at the London County Council Public Health Department informing Johnson of her promotion to Deputy Sister at Lambeth Hospital. Letter contains further details of the new role, including pay and conditions, 13 Jul 1939
Certificate awarded by the London County Council of Lambeth Hospital upon Hanson's completion of nurse training between 15 Nov 1934 and 20 April 1939, 21 Apr 1939
Two typed, transcript copies of certificate awarded by the London County Council of Lambeth Hospital, upon Hanson's completion of nurse training between 15 Nov 1934 and 20 April 1939. Copies contain text of the certificate only, without the border, crest or calligraphy on the original, 21 Apr 1939
Certificate awarded by the Tuberculosis Association upon Hanson's completion of a year's tuberculosis nursing training at the County Sanatorium Surrey, May 1944
Three London County Council Public Health Department exam papers for the "Central Final Examination in General Nursing" . All papers are from an afternoon session and cover specialist nursing, surgical nursing, general nursing, diets and nutrition and "materia medica", Jan 1939
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