Article published in the Journal of Medical Biography in 2014 about the life of Emma Maud McCarthy, "one of the most decorated nurses of the First World War". She had a profound influence on nursing, serving overseas throughout WWI and then later becoming "one of the first senior nurses to recognise the impact of war on minds, she set up separate units for men who had self-harmed and she pioneered nurse anaesthetists in the British Armed Forces" (from abstract).Black and white photocopy of an eight page, double-sided, journal article with text divided into two columns down each page. The article contains two photographic images of Maud McCarthy, one dressed as a Matron and the other as Dame on the occasion of the King's coronation. 'February 19, 2015' [Highlighted in yellow highlight marker at the top of the first page]nursing history, world war 1, world war 1914-1918, first world war, wwi, australian medical history, british medical history, nurses, emma maud mccarthy, maud mccarthy

Article published in the St John Ambulance Historical Society of Australia journal, volume 9 (2009-2010), about the life and nursing career of Emma Maud McCarthy. Maud McCarthy had a profound influence on nursing, serving overseas throughout WWI and then later becoming "one of the first senior nurses to recognise the impact of war on minds, she set up separate units for men who had self-harmed and she pioneered nurse anaesthetists in the British Armed Forces" (-Rosemary Shields). Photocopied article from the St John History Journal. The first page is a copy of the contents page of volume 9, followed by copies of pages 49-55 containing the article and photographs. nursing history, world war 1, world war 1914-1918, first world war, wwi, australian medical history, british medical history, nurses, emma maud mccarthy, maud mccarthy

Article published in the Journal of Medical Biography in 2014 about the life of Emma Maud McCarthy, "one of the most decorated nurses of the First World War". She had a profound influence on nursing, serving overseas throughout WWI and then later becoming "one of the first senior nurses to recognise the impact of war on minds, she set up separate units for men who had self-harmed and she pioneered nurse anaesthetists in the British Armed Forces" (from abstract). Collection of four typed letters. Two are on A4 paper and two on A5. Each one has the 'Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia' title across the top, followed by the Victorian Branch emblem.'22.3.45 / papers are with books ?' [Handwritten in the top left corner of the second memorandum letter] '1.2.45. / Mrs Holland seen by ? + ? / + ? of honorary League Membership received but / no badges will be issued / unless the sister becomes a / ? League Member / ? suggest membership / of Womens League' [Handwritten in brown and red ink the bottom left corner of the final letter]nursing history, world war 1, world war 1914-1918, first world war, wwi, australian medical history, british medical history, nurses, emma maud mccarthy, maud mccarthy