Identity area
Reference code
UTA 1489-8
Title
Date(s)
- 1948-1991 (Creation)
Level of description
Sous-fonds
Extent and medium
0.13m of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Dr. Muriel Uprichard was born in Saskatchewan in 1911. She later studied at Queens University, Kingston, Smith College, and the University of London, UK where she obtained a PhD in Psychology. She became an associate professor with the University of Toronto Faculty of Nursing beginning in 1955. In 1971, she became Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, University of British Columbia. This was an unusual appointment as she was not a nurse. She passed away on November 24, 1995 at the age of 84.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The sous fonds consists of records created by Muriel Uprichard. The records reflect her writings regarding nursing practice, philosophy and history. The sous fonds also includes typed chapters, publications and news clippings not attributable to Ms. Uprichard but collected by her.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open