University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Archives Department.

Creighton, Helen, 1914- .

Papers, 1958-1979.

UWM Manuscript Collection 25

.4 cubic ft. (1 archives box)


ABSTRACT: Collection contains the unpublished speeches and workshop addresses by Dr.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 in which she served as a monthly contributing editor (1970-1987).

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. However, 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).

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: 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.

COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:
Creighton, Helen, 1914- . Papers, 1958-1979. UWM Manuscript Collection 25. University Manuscript Collections. Golda Meir Library. University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.

ACQUISITION: Catherine Armington donated the collection to the Archives in 1995.

PROCESSING: David Klingeman processed the collection at the Archives in October 1995.

MARC RECORD SEARCH TERMS: The following terms were used in the online bibliographic MARC record to this collection:
UWM MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION 25 BOX FOLDER
Biographical Information, 1979 1 1
Commencement Address, 1976 1 2
Newspaper Clippings, Brochures, 1964-1987 1 3
Photographs, 1970s 1 4
Publications List, 1957-1987 1 5
Speeches, 1958-1959 1 6
Speeches, 1960-1964 1 7
Speeches, 1967-1970 1 8
Speeches, 1971 1 9
Workshop Addresses, 1970-1979 1 10

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