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
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 |
Table of Contents
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
Folder:
- History of Lincoln School for Nurses
- First Diploma, 1900
- Report of Survey of Lincoln School
- Faculty Minutes, 1958-1961
- Faculty Materials, 1956-1982
- First Yearbook, 1931
- Yearbook, 1954
- Yearbook, 1955
- Annual Reports, 1949,1952,1956,1959
- Commencement Programs, 1948-1956
- Board of Managers Meetings
- Dissertation: A Social History of Lincoln School for Nurses by Gwendolyn S. Bourne, 1950
- A Survey of Lincoln School for Nurses
- Dissertation: Work Identification of Professional Nurses Employed in the New York City Municipal Hospitals, by Willetta E. Simonton, 1970
- Pamphlet on 100th Anniversary of Lincoln School for Nurses, 1939
- Student newsletters, 1954-1961
- Letters relating to the Sale of the School Building, 1961
- Alumnae Association Newsletters, 1960-2004
- Speech to the Alumnae Association by Ivy Nathan Tinkler, 1960
- Speech to the Alumnae Association on Closing of the School, 1961
- Program from Celebration Tea, 1989
- The Lincoln School for Nurses: A Retrospective: 1920’s-1960’s
- List of Donations from Lincoln School to Schonberg Center, New York Public Library
- Commemorative Journals, 1937-1948
- Commemorative Journals, 1949-1954
- Commemorative Journals, 1993-1999
Series 2: Lincoln Hospital
Folder:
- History from Colored Hospital and Home to Lincoln Hospital
- History of Lincoln Hospital and Colored Home, 1839-1925
- History of Lincoln Hospital and Colored Home, 1839-1925 [duplicate]
- Historical Notes, 1893-1940
- Nursing Administration Reports, 1954-1969
- Nursing Education and Nursing Service: Preliminary Report, 1966
- Nursing Service Advisory Council Minutes, 1956, 1960, 1966
- A Description 0f the Organization, 1965
- Preliminary Annual Report for the Division of Nursing, 1966
- Survey of Lincoln Hospital, 1967
- Report of AECOM re Surgical Nursing Activities, 1964
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services
- Bulletins and Newsletters
- Committees: Albert Einstein School of Medicine
- Letters on Renaming Lincoln Hospital, 1975
- Community Action Bridge
Series 3: Professional
- Member, New York State Board for Nursing
- “A Shortage of Professional Nurses”, paper by Willettia S Jones, 1953
- Notification of nomination for Mary Mahoney Award from ANA, 1966
- Speaches and Awards
- Memorial to Mabel K Staupers
- Certificates Earned
Series 4: Personal
- Personal Reflections (retirement)
- Diploma, Lincoln Hospital School for Nurses, 1931
- Diploma, Bachelor of Science, 1947
- Master of Arts, 1950
- Reports on Pre-School and Early Education of Poor People
Series 5: Photographs
Folder:
- Personal Photographs
- Testimonial Luncheon, 1970
- Retirement Party, Lincoln School for Nurses, 1970
- Retirement Dinner, 1970
- Professional Activities [1 of 2]
- Professional Activities [2 of 2]
- Graduating class, Lincoln School of Nursing, 1961
- Photographs with bishop (undated)
- Annual Luncheon (undated)
- Lincoln School Class Picture, 1931
- Personal Photographs (social)
- “The Deep Doctors” (undated)
- Photographs Lincoln School or Nurses, 1839-1932
- Museum of New York City, 1950’s
- B&W portrait photograph [12 inches x 15 inches, framed]
Series 6: Awards and Artifacts
Folder:
- Seal of The University of the State of New York
- Defender of the Family Award, America’s Prayer network, 1955
- Certificate of Life Membership, National Association of Colored People, 1959
- State Board of Examiners plaque, USNY, 1965
- City of New York, Dept. of Hospitals Certificate of Service, 1999
- Award for Outstanding Leadership, Lincoln Hospital Nursing Dept. 1970
- Certificate of Appreciation upon retirement, Lincoln Hospital, 1970
- Recognition of Outstanding Service, Southern Poverty Law Center, 1984
- Outstanding Black Senior Citizen Award, Gordon Heights Community Affairs Association, 1984
- Distinction as a Black Pioneer in Nursing, Chi Eta Phi, 1986
- Certificate of Appreciation, New York Counties Registered Nurses Assoc., 1989
- Support of the Capital Image Campaign, American Nurses Assoc., 1990-1992
- Sorority of the Year Award, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, 2001
- 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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