SPRING American Association 2008 for the History of Nursing Bulletin NO. 97 IN THIS ISSUE Changing Context: Message from Continuity of Purpose the President . 1 s historians of nursing we often discover that there are persistent themes that 25th Annual Research A emerge over time, despite constant change Conference . 3 in the social, political, and economic context of various periods of our history. So it is, I think, for In Memoriam: AAHN. Over the past year, AAHN has seen Mary Elizabeth changes in leadership and board members; shifted Carnegie, its center of operations from New Jersey and Jan DPA, RN, FAAN . 4 Fickeissen (Thank you again!) to the Colorado team at the Resource Center for Associations led by Francine Butler and Dave Stumph; and set Professional goals to expand our international connections as Opportunities . 5 Arlene W. Keeling PhD, RN well as to fund more research in nursing history. President These changes have not occurred in isolation. Welcome to Both the social and political context of globaliza - Resource Center . 8 tion and the economic situation in the United States will no doubt be of serious consideration as we move forward as an organization. From my perspective, the“Tip - ping Point” for an international interest in nursing and health care history has Member already been attained, in part due to the ease and speed of internet communication, Accomplishments . 8 and in part due to the personal connections our members have made throughout the world. Most recently, under the leadership of Siobhan Nelson and BarbraWall, Welcome to AAHN and CAHN members representing countries from around the world will New Members . 8 meet inToronto this June and again in Philadelphia next September to discuss the possibility of organizing a“History of Nursing Interest Group” as part of the Inter - national Council of Nurses. (By the way, contact either Barbra or Siobhan if you are Calendar . 12 interested in participating). Meanwhile, we must pay attention to the economic context in which AAHN exists. Today, the limited federal funding for historical nursing research, and the possibility of an economic recession in the U.S. will no doubt effect our work.That said, it is clear to me that we must take steps as an organization not only to ensure our financial sur - vival by increasing our membership and increasing dues, but also to increase our ability to fund historical research by considering financial investment strategies and initiating a capitol campaign. To that end, I challenge each of you to recruit a new member to join us in Philadelphia for our conference in September and once again consider giving $25.00 (or multiples of that amount) for our 25th conference anniver - sary. I will also ask the Finance Committee at this year’s Spring Board meeting to develop a financial investment plan for the future. In addition, I will ask the Board AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE HISTORY OF NURSING BULLETIN members to consider the idea of initiating a“Research Capi - American Association tal Campaign” with the goal of raising a $ 300,000 for the endowment to ensure our ability to fund historical nursing History of Nursing research in the future. Amid the changes of the past year and the changes to come, 10200 W. 44th Avenue, Suite 304 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 one thing is certain however – our mission to investigate and disseminate the history of nursing remains steadfast. Officers for 2007 –2008 As always, I welcome your thoughts and ideas for President . Arlene Keeling accomplishing these goals. I can be reached at FirstVice President & Chair, [email protected] ; by phone at 434-924-5906; or by Strategic Planning . Karen Egenes mail at: 1410 Gate Post Lane, Charlottesville,VA 22901. SecondVice President Have a wonderful summer! I look forward to seeing many & Chair, Program . Cindy Connolly of you in Philadelphia this Fall! Secretary . JeanWhalen Treasurer & Chair, Finance Committee . Kathy Henson Director & Chair, Publications . Brigid Lusk ArleneW. Keeling, PhD, RN Director & Chair,Awards . RimaApple President Director & Chair, Bylaws and Policies . Joan Lynaugh Director, Member Finance . Barbara MannWall Director, Member Strategic Planning . Sylvia Rinker Past President, Ex-Officio . Sandra Lewenson Archivist . Wanda Hiestand $25 for the 25th The American Association for the History of Nursing, Inc. will Other Committee Chairs celebrate its 25th Annual History of Nursing Research Nominations . Deborah Sampson Conference in 2008, the same year we will begin a Research Abstract Reviews . JeanWhalen Grants Program. The fund this grant we invite members to ChristyAward . Barbara Brush Give $25 for the 25th DockAward . Elaine Marshall NuttingAward . Sonya Grypma Gifts may be given in honor of someone or just as a general gift. Checks should be payable to AAHN Awards. Grants Panel . Joan Lynaugh Gifts by credit card will also be accepted. Editors Nursing History Review . Pat D’Antonio I am enclosing a gift in the amount of $___________ Bulletin . BethAnn Reedy J $25 J$250 J $2500 J___________ other amount (Interim) . Sylvia Rinker Paying by Credit Card J MasterCard J Visa J American Express J Discover Executive Director Charge Amount: $ ______________ David Stumph Print Name _______________________________________ 10200W. 44thAvenue, #304,Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Phone: 303-422-2685 x122 Fax: 303-422-8894 Card# ___________________________________________ Email: [email protected] www.aahn.org Please send all Bulletin items: Exp. Date: _____________ reports, short articles, and news to Sylvia Rinker Signature: ________________________________________ 3641 Ridgecroft Drive, Lynchburg,VA 24503 [email protected] or Send this form and check payable to AAHN Awards: American Association for the History of Nursing, Inc. [email protected] 10200 W. 44th Ave, Suite 304 Wheat Ridge CO 80033-2840 SUMMER 2008 2 NO. 97 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE HISTORY OF NURSING BULLETIN American Association for the History of Nursing 25th Annual Research Conference September 25-28, 2008 • Philadelphia, PA he Association’s 25th Annual Auction (Please do not send anything through TResearch Conference is co-spon - As those who have attended past con - the mail that contains mercury or any sored by the American ferences know, a major highlight of the possible hazardous material). Please Association for the History of Nursing conference is the Annual Auction.The send your items by August 1, 2008. (AAHN) and the School of Nursing, Local Arrangements Committee is cur - Lodging University of Pennsylvania.The con - rently seeking auction items. Please The conference will be at Hyatt ference will be held in Philadelphia, sort through your desk drawers, Pennsylvania, September 25-28, 2008. Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Land - shelves, closets, attics, and archival col - ing, 201 S. Christopher Columbus This year’s Keynote Speaker is Bar - lections. Is there something special Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106 bara Brodie, PhD, RN, FAAN , the gathering dust that you have not (www.pennslanding.hyatt.com ) Please Madge M. Jones Professor of Nursing looked at in years? Is there some treas - mention group code “AAHN” when Emerita and Associate Director, Center ure of which you or your schools have making reservations. Room rate is for Nursing Historical Inquiry, School many copies? Do you have a house in $199.00 single or double occupancy. of Nursing, University ofVirginia. Her the country (or city) that you want to Hotel phone numbers are: 215-928- keynote title is“From Nursery Maids auction off for a weekend visit, a din - 1234 and 800-233-1234. Fax Number is to Professional Pediatric Nurse Clini - ner that you can host, or some 215-521-6600. cians, Practitioners, and Researchers.” wonderful event that you can auction? Further Information The 25th Annual Conference promises, Think AUCTION!You may have the as always, opportunities for scholarly perfect item(s) to help AAHN raise For further information regarding the exchanges of knowledge about the funds for the annual awards for exem - conference please visit the AAHN development of nursing and healthcare plary historical scholarship. If you website at http://www.aahn.org . in the United States and across the would like to donate items for auction, Queries and requests for information globe.This year, the Conference also please send them to JanetTomcavage, can also be directed to the Barbara takes time to celebrate the wisdom, the University of Pennsylvania School of Bates Center for the Study of the insights, and the critical importance of Nursing, Room 4014 Fagin Hall, 418 History of Nursing. Please contact 25 years of historical scholarship. Our Curie Blvd., Philadelphia, Pennsylva - Betsy Weiss at e-mail: program and celebration includes nia 19104-6096. [email protected] or paper and poster presentations, 215-898-4502. exhibits, networking opportunities, our traditional banquet and, of course, our 26TH AAHN ANNUAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE live auction. September 24-27, 2009—Minneapolis, Minnesota AAHN will collaborate with the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota to Pre-Conference celebrate the centennial of the establishment, in 1909, of the School of Nursing. The Conference features an exciting http://www.nursing.umn.edu and informative pre-conference pro - SAVE THE DATES AND GET YOUR PASSPORTS gram entitled “Crossing the Digital 27TH AAHN ANNUAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE Divide” which will focus on demon - September 14-18, 2010—London, England strating new digital media and AAHN, in collaboration with our