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Ivy Nathan Tinkler Papers and Memorabilia

Ivy Nathan Tinkler is the first African-American to be appointed as Director of Nursing of the Lincoln School for Nurses and Lincoln Hospital. She also held leadership positions in hospitals in New York, Illinois, and Virginia and was Assistant Clinical Professor of Community Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Committed to strengthening the nursing profession, and to fostering others’ professional development, she served on the Board of directors and chaired important committees of such important organizations as Nurses House, the American Nurses Association, District #13 of the New York State Nurses Association, the Alumnae Association of the Lincoln School for Nurses, and the State Board for Nursing.

The Ivy Nathan Tinkler Papers include scrapbooks, photographs, certificates and awards, diplomas, Lincoln School for Nurses papers and publications including student newspapers and yearbooks.

 

Index code: MC40

Finding Guide:

Finding Aid for the Ivy Nathan Tinkler Papers 

Compiled by Marianne K. Lettus Ed.D., R.N. Archives Assistant November, 2009

 

VOLUME: 3.4 cu. ft. [including large portrait on display]
ACQUISITION: The items in this collection were donated to the Foundation of New York State Nurses by Ivy Nathan Tinkler in September, 2005
ACCESS: This collection is open to the public by appointment.
COPYRIGHT: Please consult the repository for information about duplication or publishing of any materials from this collection.
PREFERRED
CITATION:		 Ivy Nathan Tinkler Papers (MC40), Bellevue Alumnae Center for Nursing History, Foundation of New York State Nurses, Guilderland, NY

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Biographical Sketch

Ivy Nathan Tinkler was an outstanding leader in Nursing education and service. She was the first African American appointed to the New York State Board for Nursing.

Ivy Nathan Tinkler was born in 1906. She graduated from Lincoln School for Nurses in 1931. Lincoln was the first black school for Registered Nursing in the United States. She obtained a Bachelor of Science from Columbia University in 1947 and a Master of Arts from Columbia in 1950.

Ivy Nathan Tinkler served as Director of the Lincoln School for Nurses and Director of Nursing at Lincoln Hospital. She also held leadership positions in hospitals in New York, Illinois, and Virginia and was Assistant Clinical Professor of Community Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Committed to strengthening the nursing profession, and to fostering others’ professional development, she served on the Board of Directors and chaired important committees of such important organizations as Nurses House, the American Nurses Association, District #13 of the New York State Nurses Association, the Alumnae Association of the Lincoln School for Nurses, and the New York State Board for Nursing.

Scope and Contents Notes

This very small collection contains some of the personal and professional papers and memorabilia of Ivy Nathan Tinkler spanning her life from 1931-2007 including scrapbooks, photographs, certificates and awards, and diplomas. There is an extensive collection of papers related to the Lincoln School for Nurses including the history of the school, student newspapers and yearbooks. There are also a number of papers related to Lincoln Hospital.

Series Descriptions

Series 1: Lincoln School for Nurses 1898-1961
1.7 cubic feetThis series contains the history of the school, faculty minutes and annual reports. Also included are yearbooks and alumnae papers.
Series 2: Lincoln Hospital
This series is primarily made up of materials related to the history of Lincoln Hospital and administrative reports. Also includes and hospital bulletins and newsletters.
Series 3: Professional
This series includes speeches and awards.
Series 4: Personal
This series includes personal reflection toward the end of her life, diplomas and degrees.
Series 5: Photographs
0.7 cubic feetThis series contains photographs of Ivy Nathan Tinkler and other photographs of interest to her.
Series 6: Awards and Artifacts
1.0 cubic feetThis series includes framed awards from Lincoln Hospital, the State Board of Nurse Examiners, and framed portraits.

Box and Folder List

Series 1: Lincoln School for Nurses, 1898-1961

Box 1
Folder:

  1. History of Lincoln School for Nurses
  2. First Diploma, 1900
  3. Report of Survey of Lincoln School
  4. Faculty Minutes, 1958-1961
  5. Faculty Materials, 1956-1982
  6. First Yearbook, 1931
  7. Yearbook, 1954
  8. Yearbook, 1955
  9. Annual Reports, 1949,1952,1956,1959
  10. Commencement Programs, 1948-1956
  11. Board of Managers Meetings
  12. Dissertation: A Social History of Lincoln School for Nurses by Gwendolyn S. Bourne, 1950
  13. A Survey of Lincoln School for Nurses
  14. Dissertation: Work Identification of Professional Nurses Employed in the New York City Municipal Hospitals, by Willetta E. Simonton, 1970
  15. Pamphlet on 100th Anniversary of Lincoln School for Nurses, 1939
  16. Student newsletters, 1954-1961
  17. Letters relating to the Sale of the School Building, 1961
  18. Alumnae Association Newsletters, 1960-2004
  19. Speech to the Alumnae Association by Ivy Nathan Tinkler, 1960
  20. Speech to the Alumnae Association on Closing of the School, 1961
  21. Program from Celebration Tea, 1989
  22. The Lincoln School for Nurses: A Retrospective: 1920’s-1960’s
  23. List of Donations from Lincoln School to Schonberg Center, New York Public Library
  24. Commemorative Journals, 1937-1948
  25. Commemorative Journals, 1949-1954
  26. Commemorative Journals, 1993-1999

Series 2: Lincoln Hospital

Box 2
Folder:

    1. History from Colored Hospital and Home to Lincoln Hospital
    2. History of Lincoln Hospital and Colored Home, 1839-1925
    3. History of Lincoln Hospital and Colored Home, 1839-1925 [duplicate]
    4. Historical Notes, 1893-1940
    5. Nursing Administration Reports, 1954-1969
    6. Nursing Education and Nursing Service: Preliminary Report, 1966
    7. Nursing Service Advisory Council Minutes, 1956, 1960, 1966
    8. A Description 0f the Organization, 1965
    9. Preliminary Annual Report for the Division of Nursing, 1966
    10. Survey of Lincoln Hospital, 1967
    11. Report of AECOM re Surgical Nursing Activities, 1964
    12. Psychiatric/Mental Health Services
    13. Bulletins and Newsletters
    14. Committees: Albert Einstein School of Medicine
    15. Letters on Renaming Lincoln Hospital, 1975
    16. Community Action Bridge
Series 3: Professional
    1. Member, New York State Board for Nursing
    2. “A Shortage of Professional Nurses”, paper by Willettia S Jones, 1953
    3. Notification of nomination for Mary Mahoney Award from ANA, 1966
    4. Speaches and Awards
    5. Memorial to Mabel K Staupers
    6. Certificates Earned
Series 4: Personal
  1. Personal Reflections (retirement)
  2. Diploma, Lincoln Hospital School for Nurses, 1931
  3. Diploma, Bachelor of Science, 1947
  4. Master of Arts, 1950
  5. Reports on Pre-School and Early Education of Poor People

Series 5: Photographs

Box 3 Oversized Box
Folder:

  1. Personal Photographs
  2. Testimonial Luncheon, 1970
  3. Retirement Party, Lincoln School for Nurses, 1970
  4. Retirement Dinner, 1970
  5. Professional Activities [1 of 2]
  6. Professional Activities [2 of 2]
  7. Graduating class, Lincoln School of Nursing, 1961
  8. Photographs with bishop (undated)
  9. Annual Luncheon (undated)
  10. Lincoln School Class Picture, 1931
  11. Personal Photographs (social)
  12. “The Deep Doctors” (undated)
  13. Photographs Lincoln School or Nurses, 1839-1932
  14. Museum of New York City, 1950’s
  15. B&W portrait photograph [12 inches x 15 inches, framed]

Series 6: Awards and Artifacts

Box4
Folder:

  1. Seal of The University of the State of New York
  2. Defender of the Family Award, America’s Prayer network, 1955
  3. Certificate of Life Membership, National Association of Colored People, 1959
  4. State Board of Examiners plaque, USNY, 1965
  5. City of New York, Dept. of Hospitals Certificate of Service, 1999
  6. Award for Outstanding Leadership, Lincoln Hospital Nursing Dept. 1970
  7. Certificate of Appreciation upon retirement, Lincoln Hospital, 1970
  8. Recognition of Outstanding Service, Southern Poverty Law Center, 1984
  9. Outstanding Black Senior Citizen Award, Gordon Heights Community Affairs Association, 1984
  10. Distinction as a Black Pioneer in Nursing, Chi Eta Phi, 1986
  11. Certificate of Appreciation, New York Counties Registered Nurses Assoc., 1989
  12. Support of the Capital Image Campaign, American Nurses Assoc., 1990-1992
  13. Sorority of the Year Award, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, 2001
  14. Desk pen, Lincoln School for Nurses Alumnae, 1992

Oversized items on display

  • Color photograph portrait [24 inches x 36 inches, framed]
  • Commemorative Plaques [2]
Revisions:
Marianne K. Lettus Ed.D., R.N. Archives Assistant November, 2009
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