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The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.

Black and white photograph with a white border loose in sleeve

"Sister Elinor Davies ('Dave') at RCHOS Copyright, The Argus F440" is written in pencil on reverse of photograph.

The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.

Black and white photograph adhered to the album page.

"THE BIRTHDAY PARTY." typed on album page.

The bell was salvaged from RMS Australia and it was tradition for nurses to ring it when celebrating success in their exams.

The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.

Black and white photograph loose in sleeve

From 'Carlton album' 1922-1925

The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.

Black and white photograph with white border. Adhered to Page 5 of album.

"January 1923" handwritten in white pen at the top right of the page. "Night Duty" handwritten in white pen under the photograph. "Ruth Boehive, Jean Gilruth, Gwen Graham" handwritten in blue pen under the photograph and under the white writing.

The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.

Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard in plastic sleeve

"WARDS, CARLTON Medical Ward - Snowball Ward 1908" is written in pencil on reverse of photograph.

From the Ida Bevan Collection. The Children's Hospital purchased Redmond Barry's house on Rathdowne Street and moved to Carlton in 1876.

The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.

Black and white photograph adhered to a card

Lady Ella Latham was President, Children's hospital Committee of Management, from 1933 to 1954.

Silver jug with lid and handle, engraving on side.

Presented To Lady Latham, C.B.E By The Senior Medical Staff, Royal Children's Hospital, In Gratitude And Appreciation, 27th May 1954

Ceramic jug designed for inhaling fumes, for medical purposes.

DR. NELSON'S IMPROVED INHALER. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: REMOVE MOUTHPIECE, HALF FILL INHALER WITH WATER REPLACE MOUTHPIECE & APPLY LIPS TO IT. BREATHE FREELY IN & OUT AS IN ORDINARY RESPIRATION.

Felt rectangle with printed text, stapled to wooden dowel

Children's Hospital. The future is a child. 1870 - 1970

Jars and boxes of medical supplies

"Finger cots" "Vaseline" "Six red litmus test books, Johnsons of Hendon LTD"

Metal brooch with coloured inlay

Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne. Infirmus Opitulare

Framed chart showing the conversion of ounces and pounds to kilograms

Rectangular box with glass panel at face. Coin slot in top panel.

Royal Children's Hospital. Help the sick children of Victoria.

Baby scales, wicker basket with pink cushion in base sits atop metal scales and is detachable from base.

"Dr Harry Sinn"

From the album of J W Grieve

The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.

Black and white photograph, adhered to album page

From the album of J W Grieve

The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.

Black and white photograph, adhered to album page

From the album of J W Grieve

The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.

Black and white photograph, adhered to album page