Survey Related to Bryn Mawr Hospital, Philadelphia (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientReceived by
Harold H. Kynett
Date1945
Object NameSurvey
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions21.8 x 13.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.88
Keywords
"I had a hell of a time
I'm slowly improving
I'm getting better fast
I want back to the office
Help everything is going to hell without me
I like the day nurse
I like the night nurse
I shall be in the hospital another ten days"
Kynett's wife Edna, filled the form in Kynett's behalf and has ticked the second and third options. In responce to the final three checkboxes, Edna has written that Kynett prefers the middle nurse, who works "between day and night", and that Kynett will be in hospital for another month at least. Edna has also filled in a section for "Remarks", which McBey created, to update him further on Kynett's condition.
The survey consists of one sheet handwritten in pen and pencil on both sides.
This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as this document.
