Album of photographs depicting King George V Hospital, ca.1920-ca.1934

Core Details

Dateca.1920-1934Reference NumberMs 178/1/1DescriptionThe provenance of the album is unknown. However, the content of the photographs indicate it was compiled by a member of staff working at the hospital. One of the images is labelled "self" and the nurse photographed resembles Alice Clara Searell, who nursed at the hospital between 1920 and 1934, becoming matron in 1924. Two similar albums are owned by the National Army Museum, for which she was the creator.

The following is recorded through its contents:
-The hospital buildings and grounds.
-A range of patients. The hospital initially offered care for convalescing servicemen. those photographed in this album include American Marines, Japanese Marines and English sailors. Also pictured are children who became the focus of care following an outbreak of polio.
-Recreation: Nurses and patients are pictured playing tennis and bowls, attending picnics, and enjoying parties.
-Local scenes and landmarks also feature. Including: Ōhinemutu; Pōhutu geyser; Ōkere Falls and Powerstation; Mokoia Island; Ngongotahā; Lake Rotoiti; Wairoa; Whakarewarewa; Waimangu.
-Local events of interest include the Prince of Wales' visit, in 1920, and the Duke and Duchess of York's visit. LevelFileFormatPrinted photographExtent1 albumLanguageEnglish

Access and Rights

Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply.CopyrightNo known copyright.AcknowledgementRotorua Library Ms 178/1/1

Relates To

PeopleGuy, Edward GraceSearell, Alice ClaraOrganisationsKing George V HospitalPart of Archive CollectionMs 178

Conservation

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Album of photographs depicting King George V Hospital, ca.1920-ca.1934

Album of photographs depicting King George V Hospital, ca.1920-ca.1934

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