Overview of the Collection
Medical Heritage Center
Williams-Wilson, Elsie
Elsie Williams-Wilson, RN, MS Oral History
0.5 linear feet
The Elsie Williams-Wilson, RN, MS Oral History (0.5 linear feet) contains copies of two oral history interviews conducted with Williams-Wilson on October 22, 2002 and June 18, 2003, accompanied by papers about Williams-Wilson’s life and career.
SPEC.202510.WILLIAMSWILSONORALHISTORY
The records are in English
English
1988-2022
Biography
Elsie Williams-Wilson (June 4, 1935-November 22, 2022) received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Tuskegee Institute, a historically black private college in Tuskegee, Alabama. She practiced nursing at Tuskegee Hospital and Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, before moving to Columbus, Ohio, where she was the first African American nurse in The Ohio State University College of Nursing graduate program. As a faculty member in the Ohio State College of Nursing for 32 years, she focused her teaching efforts on communicable diseases, geriatric care, and cultural and racial diversity. Her life memberships in Delta Sigma Theta, an international black women’s public service sorority, and the National Council of Negro Women enabled her to serve her community as well as the university.
Scope and Content
The Elsie Williams-Wilson, RN, MS Oral History (0.5 linear feet) contains copies of two oral history interviews conducted with Williams-Wilson on October 22, 2002 and June 18, 2003, accompanied by papers about Williams-Wilson’s life and career.
Restrictions on Access
The collection is open to the public and is available for viewing in the Medical
Heritage Center. Materials do not circulate and must be used in the supervised
reading room. Restrictions, including copyright, may exist and some materials may be
too fragile to photocopy or digitize. The MHC charges for duplication services,
which must be performed by staff.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Elsie Williams-Wilson, RN, MS Oral History,
SPEC.202510.WILLIAMSWILSONORALHISTORY, Medical Heritage Center, Health Sciences Library,
The Ohio State University.
Detailed Description of The Collection
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Interview with Elsie Williams-Wilson on Cassette
October 22, 2002
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Interview with Elsie Williams-Wilson on Cassette
June 18, 2003
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Interview with Elsie Williams-Wilson on Mini-DV
June 18, 2003
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Interview with Elsie Williams-Wilson on VHS Tape
June 18, 2003
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Oral History Agreement
1
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Summary of Interview with Elsie Williams-Wilson
October 22, 2002
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Summary of Interview with Elsie Williams-Wilson
June 18, 2003
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8
1998 Affirmative Action Awards” – On Campus
May 12, 1998
1
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2000 Mary Mahoney Award Letter
1999
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Affirmative Action Award Recipient Letter
1988
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11
American Cancer Society Volunteer Recognition Reception
1998
1
12
Biography of Elsie Williams-Wilson
undated
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13
Blue Chip Award Gala
1994
1
14
“Calling Elderly “Well-Off” Doesn’t Tell Whole Story” – Columbus Dispatch
2000
1
15
Care Notes College and Alumni Association Newsletter
1988
1
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“Celebration Honors Elsie Williams-Wilson” – Panorama
August 15, 1991
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Curriculum Vitae - RESTRICTED
undated
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House of Representatives Admittance
undated
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The Insider - Ohio Health
1997
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20
Invitation to Success Stories Award Ceremony
undated
1
21
Issues on Aging
2001-2002
1
22
“Local Nurse Educates Others Throughout 40-year Career” – Columbus Dispatch
May 7, 1995
1
23
Nomination for ANA Search for Excellence Award Letter
1991
1
24
“Of Those We Serve, Community Advocate Touches Lives of All Ages”
undated
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24.1
Obituary
November 2022
1
25
Ohio Nurses Review
1997
1
26
The Ohio State University College of Nursing Magazine
1992
1
27
Photos
1988, 1991, 1998
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28
Scholarship Fund Letter
1991
1
29
Selection for the Success Stories Committee Letter
1991
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30
Sorority Dinner Invitation
2000
1
31
United States Senate Chamber Admittance
undated
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Women’s Health Month 1997 Award Ceremony Kick-off Celebration
1997