Membership / Contributions

The Nursing History Center offers a number of opportunities for individuals who wish to support Center activities. Individuals can contribute funds, become a Center member, donate personal papers, and volunteer time. See below for the many ways in which you can become a part of nursing history.

To Contribute to the Center

The Center’s operating expenses are covered by a combination of gifts, grants and endowment income. Contributions to the Bates Nursing History Center can be made on-line. Contributions can also be sent directly to the History Center.

Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing
University of Pennsylvania
School of Nursing
418 Curie Blvd.
Phila., PA  19104-4217

If you have any questions or need assistance when contributing please call Betsy Weiss at 215-898-4502 or e-mail ehweiss@nursing.upenn.edu

Nursing History Center Membership

Membership supports the Center's year-round activities: preservation and processing of records, public reference service, cataloging, and newsletter. By becoming a member, you will receive the Center's newsletter, The Chronicle, as well as information about special events. To apply for membership, please contact Betsy Weiss at ehweiss@nursing.upenn.edu or 215-898-4502.  

To Donate Historical Materials to the Collection

Individuals interested in donating personal papers of historical interest should contact Center Director, Julie Fairman, fairman@nursing.upenn.edu or Curator, Gail Farr, gfarr@nursing.upenn.edu.

To Volunteer at the Bates Center

The Nursing History Center welcomes individuals interested in assisting in processing historical collections. Please contact Betsy Weiss at ehweiss@nursing.upenn.edu or call 215-898-4502 for more information on an interesting and worthwhile volunteer activity.