Papers of Rev. John Smithurst, Anglican clergyman, Elora. Papers include photographs and clippings on Smithurst and his cousin and reputed lover, Florence Nightingale, balance sheets and Smithurst's Bible, Elora, Ont. 1855- 1930.

Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910

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Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), nursing pioneer and reformer, is regarded as the founder of modern nursing. Born in Florence, Italy, she dedicated her life to the care of the sick and war wounded. In 1844, she began to visit hospitals; in 1850, she spent some time with the nursing Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul in Alexandria and a year later studied at the institute for Protestant deaconesses in Kaiserswerth, Germany. In 1854, she organized a unit of 38 nurses for service in the Crimean War. I...

Elora, Ont.

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Smithurst, John, 1807-1867

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John Smithurst, Anglican missionary with the Church Missionary Society at the Red River Settlement from 1839 to 1851. He worked for the Hudson Bay Company as chaplain at Red River from 1839 to 1840. He is known for creating a Cree-English dictionary while there. From the description of John Smithurst financial papers relating to his Red River mission, 1836-[ca. 1851]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82377907 From the description of John Smithurst financial papers relating to ...