Stick-pin Button: Hartford Visiting Nurse Association and Babies’ Hospital Health Stations
Date1922
Mediumcelluloid, aluminum, paper, printed ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 1/4in. (3.2cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Robert P. Volpe
DescriptionA small round stick pin button with a white/cream background and green text, " I HAVE HELPED / HARTFORD / [hospital symbol] / VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION / BABIES' HOSPITAL HEALTH STATIONS," 1922.
Object number2023.84.1
InscribedPrinted in black on paper insert on back: "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. / BUTTONS, / BADGES, / NOVELTIES, / AND SIGNS / NEWARK, N. J."NotesSubject Note: In 1922, a fundraising campaign was started to raise funds to support the continued use of the Babies' Hospital Health Stations and the Visiting Nurse Association in Hartford. These buttons were given to supporters for each subscription or pledge to the campaign. The Babies' Hospital Health Stations had a staff of twelve nurses and a superintendent, and provided visits for prenatal nursing and instruction and conducted baby clinics. The Visiting Nurse Association had a staff of ten nurses and a superintendent, and provided visits for sickness, maternity care, prenatal instruction, surgical dressings, bed care, and other ailments.Sources:
1. MILLIGAN ASKS HELP FOR BABIES' HEALTH STATIONS AND VISITING NURSE WORK: $60,000 NEEDED TO MAINTAIN EFFORTS FOR TWELVE MONTHS SUPPORT OF PROMINENT HARTFORD PEOPLE ENLISTED FOR CAMPAIGN TO START SECOND WEEK IN JANUARY MEANS DECREASE IN INFANT MORTALITY MAYOR ATTENDS IMPORTANT MEETING TO HEAR PLANS OUTLINED -- MR. MILLIGAN TELLS OF IMPERATIVE NEED. (1921/11/18/, 1921 Nov 18). The Hartford Courant (1887-1922) https://www.proquest.com/historical-newspapers/milligan-asks-help-babies-health-stations/docview/556978071/se-2
2. FIRST DAY OF CAMPAIGN TO AID HEALTH WORKERS: AUSPICIOUS START SHOWN BY GENEROUS CO-OPERATION IN CHURCHES AND SUNDAY, SCHOOLS OF CITY GIVES COMMITTEE CONFIDENCE CANVASSERS START SOLICITING TODAY. (1922/01/09/, 1922 Jan 09). The Hartford Courant (1887-1922) https://www.proquest.com/historical-newspapers/first-day-campaign-aid-health-workers/docview/557011202/se-2
3. Display Ad 45 -- No Title. (1922/01/09/, 1922 Jan 09). The Hartford Courant (1887-1922) https://www.proquest.com/historical-newspapers/display-ad-45-no-title/docview/557014238/se-2
4. PLEAS TO AID BABIES MEET QUICK RESPONSE: CANVASSERS BEGIN WORK IN CAMPAIGN TO SECURE $60,000 FOR NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HEALTH STATIONS MONEY WILL SAVE NUMEROUS LIVES. (1922/01/10/, 1922 Jan 10). The Hartford Courant (1887-1922) https://www.proquest.com/historical-newspapers/pleas-aid-babies-meet-quick-response/docview/557053645/se-2
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