Summary Information
Helen Creighton Papers
1958-1979
UWM Manuscript Collection 25
.4 cubic ft. (1 box)
UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)
Collection contains the unpublished speeches and workshop
addresses by Dr. Helen Creighton, Distinguished Professor of Nursing, at the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The addresses and speeches which Creighton gave at nursing conventions
and workshops focused on malpractice issues; the role of the nurse in communicating and
observing medical procedures; and ethical concerns of prolonging life and terminating life
support systems. The collection also includes biographical information, newspaper clippings,
and undated photographs of Creighton. An inclusive bibliography lists over 300 articles
written by Creighton for publication mainly in Nursing
Management and Supervisor Nurse, for which she
served as a monthly contributing editor (1970-1987).
English
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Biography/History
Helen Creighton was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1914. Creighton received a law
degree in 1942 from George Washington University Law School and a nursing degree in 1956
from Georgetown University School of Nursing. As a lawyer and nurse, Creighton published
widely in professional journals of nursing and authored two books: Nursing of People with Cardiovascular Problems (with Catherine Armington) and
Law Every Nurse Should Know (five revised editions).
Creighton presented over 700 workshops and addressed over 100 national and international
conferences. Her "Helen Creighton Workshop" was widely attended during the 1970s and
1980s.
Additional biographical information is available in box 1, folder 1.
Arrangement of the Materials
The files are organized alphabetically by subject, then chronologically.
Preferred Citation
Citation Guide for Primary Sources
Other Related Material at UWM
The UWM College of Nursing, Center for Nursing History in Cunningham Hall contains related
items.
Administrative/Restriction Information
There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all
members of the public in accordance with state law.
The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel,
privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin
Statutes 19.21-19.39).
Catherine Armington donated the collection to the Archives in 1995.
David Klingeman processed the collection at the Archives in October 1995.
Contents List
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Box
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Folder
1
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Biographical Information, 1979
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Box
1
Folder
2
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Commencement Address, 1976
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Box
1
Folder
3
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Newspaper Clippings, Brochures, 1964-1987
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Box
1
Folder
4
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Photographs, 1970s
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Box
1
Folder
5
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Publications List, 1957-1987
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Box
1
Folder
6
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Speeches, 1958-1959
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Box
1
Folder
7
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Speeches, 1960-1964
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Box
1
Folder
8
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Speeches, 1967-1970
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Box
1
Folder
9
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Speeches, 1971
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Box
1
Folder
10
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Workshop Addresses, 1970-1979
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