Surgeons and Nurses Work in MGH Amphitheater c. 1885

Two surgeons and seven nurses at work in the surgical amphitheater. One of the student nurses is giving anesthesia (ether) to the patient. Administration of anesthesia was taught as part of the curriculum at the MGH Training School for Nurses. Three additional nurses observe from the amphitheater seats. The woman in black is likely the Superintendent of Nurses, and resembles Alida Leesehttps://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/photographs/1071/thumbnail.jp

Act to Incorporate Maine General Hospital

Historical document of the Act created by the House of Representatives and the State of Maine Senate incorporating Maine General Hospital in Portland, Maine, 1868.https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/documents/1000/thumbnail.jp