Record Accession Number: 1363
First UVA program NURS Second UVA program
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Home town Amherst Home state VA
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Home town classification Small town
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High school classification Public
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Was your high school co-ed? Yes
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Did you come directly from high school to UVA? No
Comments if not directly from high school Mary Washington, 3 years pre-nursing
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If married, was it before, during, or after UVA? During
Comments on time of marriage 3 days before graduation
Was your spouse associated with UVA? Student
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Mother's first degree 1 year certificate Mother's first college Blackstone College for Girls
Mother's second college Mother's second degree
Mother's third college Mother's third degree
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Father's second college Father's second degree
Father's third school Father's third degree
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Date entered UVA Date left UVA
First other college First other concentration
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Comments on college experiences
Why did you choose UVA?
Comments on choice to attend UVA The pre-nursing program at Mary Washington College fed into U.Va. School of Nursing.
How did you finance UVA?
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Why did you choose your UVA concentration(s)?
Comments on choice of concentration In the 1950s, the career choices for women were fairly limited (teaching, nursing, secretarial).
Description of UVA classroom experiences
Comments on classroom experiences Limited strictly to the School of Nursing as U.Va. was still a men's University. Women were tolerated, but not particularly welcomed on the Grounds.
Description of UVA professor interactions
Comments on professor interactions All professors, instructors were female and nurses. Curriculum was very rigid, all courses mandatory with no electives.
Who impacted your life at UVA?
Comments on life impact Nursing professors and instructors because they were only faculty we had contact with.
Most memorable UVA educational experience
Comments on memorable educational experience Strictly limited to the School of Nursing. I attended cultural events on campus when time/schedule permitted, which was rare. Nursing students had both classroom and clinical training in hospital. Clinical training included weekends, holidays, rotating shifts.
UVA weekend activities
Comments on weekend activities Mandatory clinical training/working in hospital. Had 1 free weekend (Sat. and Sun.) per month. Otherwise schedules to work 6 days per week. One weekend a month mandatory working both Sat. and Sun.
UVA extra-curricular organizations
Comments on extra-curricular organizations None - mandatory schedule for classroom and clinical training left little time or energy.
Important local, state, national, and international issues while at UVA
Comments on important issues none
How interest in issues was expressed
Comments on how interest was expressed nothing
UVA housing
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Likes and dislikes about housing
Comments on likes and dislikes Nursing dormitory, McKim Hall, was attached to hospital. It was convenient location and afforded single room. Provided safety for various shifts for working. All classes also held in McKim Hall.
Where were meals eaten
Comments on meal location hospital cafeteria
Did you interact outside of UVA?
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Memories of Charlottesville
Comments on Charlottesville memories Lovely homes, buildings, nicely landscaped. Grouds were beautifully landscaped as I frequently walked all over nearby neighborhoods for exercise and recreation. Sports were not available to women so recreation and exercise was extremely limited.
Did you feel part of UVA community? Did you feel part of community?
Incidents that caused these community feelings It was a men's University. Women were admitted as upperclassmen (3 or 4 years). No sports programs/activities for women. Male students tolerated nursing students so long as we stayed on our turf McKim Hall and hospital area.
Vivid UVA memories
Comments on vivid memories In spite of above practices, in free time I wandered all over the Grounds - always inspired by the sense of history and architectural beauty; feeling the "presence" of Mr. Jefferson. I especially enjoyed the beauty and quiet solitude of the multiple flower gardens, the unique designs of the garden gates and the flowers and trees in each garden.
Did marital status affect UVA experiences
Comments on influence of marital status I married 3 days prior to graduation - so it really had no impact upon studies or activities.
Did cultural background affect UVA experiences
Comments on influence of cultural background Probably none.
Did UVA prepare you for post-UVA life?
Comments on preparedness Definitely. I have had a successful and rewarding career in nursing and have always felt completely competent and well prepared for jobs because of a solid nursing education and clinical training from such a well respected university.
Most significant post-UVA events
Comments on most significant event Marriage, career in nursing, working in third world country, divorce, raising 1 son as single parent, remarriage and death of spouse.
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Do you think of yourself as a career woman?
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Barriers faced in work and volunteering
Comments on barriers question I don't think in terms of barriers, rather see things as challenges or opportunities. A positive attitude is much more productive and rewarding.
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Additional comments Although I live 5000 miles from U.Va. for past 30 years, I visit family in Virginia on annual basis and usually return to U.Va. to stroll the Grounds. I have a personal need to feel Mr. Jefferson's "presence" - to reconnect to my roots. It is a time to enjoy the architecture, wander through new buildings and gardens (new Law School and Gardens in 9/97), to see familiar sights and stay in touch with my earlier life and educational experience. Thanks for opportunity to share my thoughts, feelings and experiences of some of best years of my life. Best wishes for the success of your project.

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