Children's Mercy Hospital Collection

This not-for-profit hospital was founded in Kansas City in 1897 by two sisters, Alice Berry Graham and Katherine Richardson to serve the poor and ill children of the area. This collection features photos of patients, staff, and volunteers all through the hospital's history.

Items in Collection: 3,206

Topics

Advertising & Media

Asian American History & Representation

Indigenous History & Representation

Kansas City History

Women’s History & Representation

Ardis Wilmore, former Director of Nurses, sitting at a typewriter. A Santa Claus decoration is hanging on the window beside her.

Date Published

1953-01-01

1953-01-31

Carol Belt (left) and Ardis Wilmore standing next to a display of photos and other miscellaneous ephemera relating to Children's Mercy Hospital. Wilmore has a ribbon reading "Hostess" pinned to her...

Date Published

1971

1980

Carol Belt; Ardis Wilmore and Dean Cowles, Director of Nursing, standing together next to a table of dolls.

Date Published

1971

1980

UMKC University Libraries Digital Collections

Ardis Wilmore typing at her desk

Carol Belt with Ardis Wilmore

Carol Belt, Ardis Wilmore, and Dean Cowles

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Digital Projects

LaBudde Special Collections

Marr Sound Archives

University Archives