The original caption may contain language which is historic and which may no longer be considered appropriate. It has been retained in the record in the interest of historical accuracy.
The caption on the reverse of the photograph reads: “A day in a matron’s life (Pictures taken of Miss Smaldon, Matron of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham) Picture shows Matron in her office dictating replies to her correspondence.”
Miss Catherine Agnes Smaldon was appointed Matron in 1940. She advocated for economy in the running of the hospital, and pioneered the development of a block release scheme for the training of nurses. In 1955, Miss Smaldon was appointed chief nursing officer to the United Birmingham Hospitals and the Principal of the Queen Elizabeth School of Nursing. See also MED01/01/2266-2277. High-resolution copies of this image are available for free for non-commercial use. Please Enquire to place an order.
This is part of the Series: MED01/01 Series of prints; within the Collection: MED01 Topical Press Agency Medical Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Photographer: Topical Press Agency Limited
Photographer: Harrison, Norman Kingsley
Hospital, People At Work, Women's History, Health And Welfare
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