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https://repository.southwesthealthcare.com.au/swhealthcarejspui/handle/1/4234| Journal Title: | Letters of Remembrance: The Creation of a Stained-Glass Memorial for Nurse Mona M. Wilson 1947-1957 |
| Authors: | Surridge, Thelma Mathieson Stained Glass Studios Brooks, Robinson Pty Ltd |
| SWH Author: | Surridge, Thelma |
| Keywords: | Memorial Letters Correspondence Past Trainees' Association Window Stained-Glass |
| Issue Date: | 1949 |
| Date Accessioned: | 2025-03-03T03:02:12Z |
| Date Available: | 2025-03-03T03:02:12Z |
| Description: | This collection of letters chronicles the correspondence surrounding the creation of a stained-glass memorial window by the Past Trainees’ Association for Mona M. Wilton, a past nurse trainee at Warrnambool Hospital who tragically lost her life during World War II in Singapore. The letters reflect the efforts of several individuals and glaziers to honor Mona’s sacrifice and preserve her memory, providing insight into the detailed process of organizing such a heartfelt tribute. Key correspondents include Thelma Surridge (Secretary of the Past Trainees’ Association), a past nurse, who played a central role in coordinating and designing the memorial window; Mathieson Stained Glass Studios and Brooks, Robinson Glass, who were integral in the window's creation; and Wilma Young (nurse and friend of Mona M. Wilton), whose contributions also helped bring the memorial to life. Additionally, the collection includes poignant thank-you letters from Dr. Irving Buzzard and T.R. Wilton, acknowledging the significance of the memorial and the collective effort to commemorate Mona M. Wilton’s service and ultimate sacrifice during the war. Together, these letters offer a moving and detailed narrative of the dedication to honoring Mona M. Wilton’s memory and the collaborative spirit that brought her stained-glass memorial window to life at Warrnambool Hospital. |
| URI: | https://repository.southwesthealthcare.com.au/swhealthcarejspui/handle/1/4234 |
| Type: | Photograph |
| Appears in Collections: | Warrnambool & District Base Hospital Historical Images |
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| File | Description | Size | Format | |
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| Correspondance to organise Memorial Window-Mona Wilson.pdf | 2.56 MB | Adobe PDF |  View/Open |
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