About The Collection

The stamps contained in this four volume set document nursing throughout the world. This stamp collection was started by June Ramsey in 1940 and continued by Mildred Newton, dean of the Ohio State College of Nursing from 1951 to 1968 (pictured on the right). Newton was the first director of the college to hold a doctoral degree, and she encouraged the recruitment of doctorally-prepared faculty.

More About The Collection

The Bachelor of Science program in nursing received national accreditation within a year of her arrival and a Master of Science degree was started in 1953. Newton was instrumental in planning a School of Nursing building, which was constructed in 1966 and later named Mildred E. Newton Hall in her honor.

Newton used the stamp collection in her classes and they provided a glimpse of the profession of nursing around the world.

How to Learn More

Schedule a Tour: Contact the MHC to schedule a tour. Email us at mhcmail@osumc.edu, or call us at (614) 292-3275. We are located in Columbus, Ohio.

More to Come: Watch for more Curator's Top 25 artifact highlights throughout the rest of 2022!

Medical Heritage Center Contact Information

The Ohio State University Health Sciences Library
5th Floor, Prior Hall
376 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-3275
go.osu.edu/mhc