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Montana Student Nurses' Association Records, 1948-2000

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Montana Student Nurses' Association
Title
Montana Student Nurses' Association Records
Dates
1948-2000 (inclusive)
Quantity
.8 linear feet of shelf space
Collection Number
MC 318
Summary
The Montana Student Nurses' Association (MSNA) is a branch of the National Student Nurses Assocation. These records (1948-2000) consist of correspondence (1962-1997); minutes (1976-1997, scattered); organizational papers (1972-2000), including bylaws and membership records; printed material; and subject files (1948-1997).
Repository
Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov
Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Historical Note

The Montana Student Nurses' Association (MSNA) is a statewide voluntary membership organization composed of students enrolled in nursing education programs, leading to licensing as registered nurses, as well as already registered nurses continuing their education toward a baccalaureate degree. Prior to 1947 student nurses attended annual conventions of the Montana Nurses Association (MNA). In 1947 they formed their own organization, an affiliate of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA). During the first years students developed bylaws and a structure for the operation of the organization and held two statewide meetings a year, one of which was held in conjunction with MNA. Since the 1950's a "Student Nurse of the Year" award is given annually by MNA which recognizes a student for outstanding nursing qualities, leadership ability, scholastic achievement and contributions to MSNA. By 1952 all schools of nursing in the state were represented in MSNA with a membership close to 100. Membership increased to 244 by 1960.. They published a newsletter, "White Caps" highlighting activities of students in the several schools In 1998 the name of the newsletter was changed to "Heart Beats" which had previously been the name of the MSU, Billings chapter newsletter. Several nursing students attended NSNA conventions during the 1950s but participation dropped during the 1960's and 1970's as hospital schools of nursing closed. Interest in MSNA increased during the 1980's and today there is a viable organization with chapters at the state's two collegiate nursing programs, Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman and Carroll College in Helena. At both the national and state levels, students now plan programs and activities focusing on issues that affect them as students and future members of the nursing profession. Several MSNA members have served as officers of the national organization, including Wendy Blakley elected secretary in 1974; Lynne Riley elected to the Board of Directors; and Julie McGee, elected president 1992.

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Content Description

Records are arranged in six series: interoffice correspondence, general correspondence, minutes, organizational records, printed materials, and subject files. Interoffice correspondence (1962-1997) consists of letters or memos from the president or advisor of the Association to the membership and letters to MSNA officers from the national organization. General Correspondence (1977-1997) includes a small amount of miscellaneous correspondence. Minutes (1976-1997) include statewide conventions and scattered meetings of the Board of Directors. Organizational records (1972-2000) include membership lists, bylaws, individual campus material, and guidelines from NSNA. Printed material consists of scattered copies of newsletters (1962-1997) published by MSNA and "Heart Beat" (1988-1997) published by the Montana State University, Billings chapter. Subject files include a committee on legislative information (1980-1997); convention programs for both the state (1948-1974, scattered) and national organization (1980-1997); and records from the 1997 history project, including transcripts of oral history interviews. Miscellany includes a song and a poem. [The collection results from an Undergraduate Scholars Program project "Past 50 Years of MSNA" done in 1997 by nursing students Bridget Hickey and Kerri Klundt under the direction of Dr. Therese Sullivan.]

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

by series

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information:

available upon request

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection

  • Interoffice Correspondence

    • Description: National Student Nurses Association and officers of Montana Student Nurses Association
      Dates: 1962-1997
      Container: Box/Folder 1 / 1-2
      Location: Interoffice Correspondence

  • General Correspondence

    • Description: Chronological (correspondents include Lee Metcalf, Miriam Tournai, St. James Community Hospital, Hanna Wisniewski, Montana State University College of Nursing, Educational Resources, Mayo Foundation, University of Montana)
      Dates: 1977-1997
      Container: Box/Folder 1 / 3
      Location: General Correspondence

  • Minutes

    • Description: Annual meetings
      Dates: 1976-1997
      Container: Box/Folder 1 / 4
      Location: Minutes
    • Description: Board of directors
      Dates: 1976-1977, 1997
      Container: Box/Folder 1 / 5
      Location: Minutes

  • Organizational Records

    • Description: By-laws
      Dates: 1972-1977, 2000
      Container: Box/Folder 1 / 6
      Location: Organizational Records
    • Description: Campus units: Carroll College (includes minutes)
      Dates: 1980-1981
      Container: Box/Folder 1 / 7
      Location: Organizational Records
    • Description: Campus units: Montana State University, Billings (includes newsletter, by-laws, quarterly reports)
      Dates: 1976-1983
      Container: Box/Folder 1 / 8
      Location: Organizational Records
    • Description: Campus units: Montana State University, Bozeman (includes minutes, newsletter)
      Dates: 1988, 1995
      Container: Box/Folder 1 / 9
      Location: Organizational Records
    • Description: Campus units: Great Falls (includes report)
      Dates: 1980
      Container: Box/Folder 1 / 10
      Location: Organizational Records
    • Description: Campus units: University of Montana, Missoula (includes newsletters, minutes)
      Dates: 1986-1987, n.d.
      Container: Box/Folder 1 / 11
      Location: Organizational Records
    • Description: Montana membership lists
      Dates: 1991-1995
      Container: Box/Folder 1 / 12-15
      Location: Organizational Records
    • Description: Montana officers lists
      Dates: 1993-1997
      Container: Box/Folder 1 / 16
      Location: Organizational Records
    • Description: National membership statistics
      Dates: 1984-1888
      Container: Box/Folder 1 / 17
      Location: Organizational Records
    • Description: National presidents lists, guidelines, business books, policies, etc.
      Dates: 1979-1992, n.d.
      Container: Box/Folder 1 / 18
      Location: Organizational Records

  • Printed Material

    • Description: Newsletters (statewide, title varies, scattered issues only)
      Dates: 1962-1997
      Container: Box/Folder 2 / 1
      Location: Printed Material
    • Description: Newsletters ("Heart Beat", Montana State University, Billings)
      Dates: 1988-1997
      Container: Box/Folder 2 / 2-3
      Location: Printed Material

  • Subject Files

    • Description: Cancer workshop
      Dates: 1996
      Container: Box/Folder 2 / 4
      Location: Subject Files
    • Description: Committee on Legislation
      Dates: 1980-1997
      Container: Box/Folder 2 / 5
      Location: Subject Files
    • Description: History project: correspondence
      Dates: 1997
      Container: Box/Folder 2 / 6
      Location: Subject Files
    • Description: History project: data and expenses
      Dates: 1997
      Container: Box/Folder 2 / 7
      Location: Subject Files
    • Description: History project: "The Past 50 Years of the Montana Student Nurses' Association" (transcripts of oral histories with Harriet Hunthausen, Linda Olson, Wendy Blakely, Jon Carlson, Julie McGee, Rebecca Spear, Wade King)
      Dates: 1997
      Container: Box/Folder 2 / 8
      Location: Subject Files
    • Description: Montana Student Nurses' Association convention programs
      Dates: 1948, 1962 1972-1974
      Container: Box/Folder 2 / 9
      Location: Subject Files
    • Description: National Student Nurses' Association convention programs
      Dates: 1980-1997
      Container: Box/Folder 2 / 10
      Location: Subject Files
    • Description: Student Nurse of the Year contest
      Dates: 1978, n.d.
      Container: Box/Folder 2 / 11
      Location: Subject Files

  • Miscellany

    • Description: "A Nurse's Poem," by Marilyn Malcolm; "M.S.N.A. Song"
      Dates: n.d.
      Container: Box/Folder 2 / 12
      Location: Miscellany

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Subject Terms

  • Nurses
  • Nursing--Study and teaching


01/30/2003

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