The Lisbeth Hockey papers: online catalogue

"Nurses who really care, in the true sense of the term, will not be content. They will question, read and avail themselves of the new knowledge for the benefit of their patients and clients."

'Research Rounds: Dr Lisbeth Hockey. An Interview by June Kikuchi and Eve Henderson', University of Alberta (Edmonton, Canada) Nursing Department Bulletin, 1983, p.13.

The Royal College of Nursing Archives in Edinburgh holds a significant archive of Lisbeth Hockey's papers and other material, under the reference code C/300. The archive includes:

  • Personal Material: certificates, correspondence, obituaries etc. 1936-2004.
  • Articles, conference papers, speeches (including drafts) by Lisbeth Hockey and material relating to her publications, c1964-2002.
  • Papers relating to her work as Director of the Nursing Research Unit, University of Edinburgh, 1974-2000.
  • Papers relating to her work for the Queen's Nursing Institute, 1975-2001.
  • Working files, c1970s-2001.
  • Papers relating to awards and honours received by Lisbeth Hockey, 1977-2001.
  • Photographs, c1938-c1999.
  • Oral history interviews with Lisbeth Hockey and other recordings, 1986-2004.
  • Badges belonging to Lisbeth Hockey, 1942-c1991.
  • Objects, 1985.
  • Publications and a copy of Lisbeth's PhD thesis (1979).

The Royal College of Nursing Archives online catalogue can be accessed by clicking on the link below – you can search the entire catalogue or browse under C/300 for items relating to Lisbeth Hockey. Alternatively a simplified word [PDF] version of the catalogue of the Lisbeth Hockey Archive can also be accessed here:

RCN Archives online catalogue: http://rcnarchive.rcn.org.uk
PDF of catalogue

In order to access the actual archival records, researchers will need to make an appointment to visit the Royal College of Nursing Archives in Edinburgh. Alternatively the Archives can provide photocopies of some items for a fee, depending on size and condition – please see their webpages at: http://www.rcn.org.uk/resources/historyofnursing for contact details and information on photocopying regulations and charges.