Opening of Laurel Pavilion (now Jim Pattison Pavilion) 1985

Operating Room team, Capped and Gowned

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

VGH Buildings: Nurses Residence at 10th and Heather

VGH “campus.”

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.

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.

Joan Burnett and Dr. Preto (?)

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

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.

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.

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.

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...