Title: National Black Nurses Association. Milwaukee Chapter Records
Inclusive Dates: 1971-2004

Creator:

• National Black Nurses Association. Milwaukee Chapter.

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 380

Quantity: .2 cubic ft. (1 box)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

This collection consists of photographs and miscellaneous records that document the local and national history of the Black Nurses Association.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0380

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The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) was organized in 1971 with the primary goals to unite Black nurses nationwide to influence health care services for Black people and to promote the inclusion of Black people in nursing education and nursing leadership positions. The Milwaukee chapter of the organization (MCNBNA) was established in 1980 by founding members Emma Smith (President), Bunny Booker, Brenda Dockery, Eva Allen, Carol J. Calvin, Ruby Dancil, and Laura Mathews. At the time of its founding, the chapter's major goal was to recruit more Black nurses into the profession, support nursing students experiencing discrimination in nursing schools in Milwaukee, and to improve the health status of Milwaukee's Black community.

This collection contains histories of the NBNA and the MCNBNA that were compiled by Carol J. Calvin, photographs of annual conferences and national conventions, and miscellaneous reports and manuals. Photographs range from 1989-2001 and many are undated.

The files are arranged chronologically.

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

• Wisconsin Nurses Association. District 4 and 5, 1906-1964 . Milwaukee Manuscript ES.

• Angels and Handmaidens. Beyond Nurse Stereotypes . UWM Libraries Special Collections Digital Exhibit.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

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).

Acquisition Information

Carol J. Calvin donated the collection to the Archives in October 2021.

Processing Information

Jamee Pritchard processed the collection in January 2022.

Box   1	NBNA: The History of the National Black Nurses Association, 1971-1999
Box   1 Folder   1	Milwaukee Professional Nurse Magazine, 1977
Box   1 Folder   2	MCNBA, Fifth Anniversary Founder's Month Packet and Historical Booklet, 1980
Box   1 Folder   3	Photographs, MCNBNA Mergers Ceremony, 1983
Box   1 Folder   4	Photographs, 1989-2001, undated
Box   1	MCNBNA High Blood Pressure Screener Tech Luncheon and Diabetes Workshop, 1985
Box   1	Final Project Report, Preventing AIDS in Milwaukee's Black Childbearing Group, 1992
Box   1	Polcies and Procedures Manual, Preventing AIDS in Milwaukee's Black Childbearing Group, 1992