• Specific Locations

  • Back

Operating Room team, Capped and Gowned

VGH O.R. scene, or O.R. in Willow Chest. Capped and gowned O.R. team during surgery.

February 23, 2023 by  Read more...


Internes Residence 11th and Heather St.

The Interns’ residence @ the S.E. corner of 11th Ave and Heather St. Art deco exterior and interior had large rooms and beautiful woodwork.

February 23, 2023 by  Read more...

Artificial Kidney on B4 Ward at VGH

Artificial kidney built on an old washing machine, sited on the B4 ward. Pictured with staff from B1 (research ward) who were responsible. Dr. Russell Palmer pictured.

February 23, 2023 by  Read more...

Joan Burnett and Dr. Preto (?)

Joan Burnett and possibly Dr. Preto in scrubs and masks, in the orthopedic room at Heather O.R.

February 23, 2023 by  Read more...

Miss Marion Pinchin and Horace “Horky” P. Graves

Marion Pinchin (Royal Columbian grad), Supervisor O.R., and Horace “Horky” P. Graves, Head of Anaesthesiology, in the orthopedic room at Heather O.R.

February 23, 2023 by  Read more...

Fire Exit Drill: Heather Pavilion, Orderlies helping at slides

Round chutes used to slide patients (on mattresses) to safety from 2nd and 3rd floors. Orderlies ready to receive ‘volunteers’. Note ‘wartime’ student uniforms.

February 23, 2023 by  Read more...

Fire Exit Drill: Heather Pavilion, Orderlies Demonstrating Slides

Round chutes used to slide patients (on mattresses) to safety from 2nd & 3rd floors. Orderlies ready to receive ‘volunteers’. Note ‘wartime’ student uniforms.

February 23, 2023 by  Read more...

Move of Infant’s Hospital to VGH Site

Thought to be the move of Infant’s Hospital to its VGH site. Possibly Mary Richmond in photo. For context: Ethel Warbinek – “When I was a student in...

February 23, 2023 by  Read more...

Nurse and Infant at Infant’s Hospital on Haro St.

Nurse holding infant, labeled “Lou Infants Hosp.”

February 23, 2023 by  Read more...

Viewing results: 341 to 350 of 373