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History of Nursing Archives at Boston University Special Collections

A guide to the papers and collections held at the History of Nursing Archives at the Boston University Libraries Special Collections.

Mental Health Nurses

Artie-Sue Kerley collection. Material from mental health nurse Artie-Sue Kerley, including her educational material from the 1920s.

Marguerite Manfreda collection. Manuscripts, correspondence, and photographs from psychiatric nurse Marguerite Manfreda (1910-2003).

Dorothy Mereness papers. Materials from nurse, educator, and author Dorothy Mereness (1910-1991), known for her groundbreaking work in psychiatric nursing.

Phyllis Moore collection. Materials from psychiatric nurse, researcher, and author Phyllis Moore, including her research on psychiatric nursing care models, adolescent biopsychosocial development, certification and licensure, and patient classification systems in psychiatric settings.

Theresa Grace Muller collection. Material from psychiatric nurse and nursing educator Theresa Grace Muller (1890-1962), as well as material about her service in World War I and her work at the Boston University School of Nursing.

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