The collection documents the life of Isabel Maitland Stewart’s including her education, her training as a nurse, and her career as a nurse and educator. The collection consists of certificates, correspondence, articles, photographs, pins, graduation attire and medals. The collection is arranged into six series which document her life from her early education in Ontario and Manitoba through to her reception of honourary degrees following her retirement. Posthumous events created by acquaintances of Isabel Stewart are also included.
Series consists of letters to and from Isabel M. Stewart regarding anniversaries of the Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing, courses offered at the University of Manitoba, and donations of her records to the archives.
Series consists of articles from the Winnipeg General Hospital’s Nurses Alumnae Journal and The American Journal of Nursing authored by Isabel M. Stewart.
Series consists of diplomas, licenses, certificates, citations, honorary degrees, and tributes marking various professional achievements in teaching and nursing.
Series consists of photographs of Isabel Maitland Stewart’s early years as a nurse, her acceptance of awards and honorary degrees, and of her time at Columbia University.
Series consists of correspondence, biographical information, presentations and tributes related to Isabel M. Stewart and created by relatives and acquaintances.