Bruce, Sheila Adair, 1919-2012 (Dip. Social Study, Edinburgh University)

Person

Dates

Existence: 1919 - 2012

Biography

Gained her Diploma in Social Study in 1941 and went on to work as an almoner at Bruntsfield Hospital, Edinburgh. Married Dr Ian MacAlister, a GP in Hawick.

Sources: Student admission file, EUA; Edinburgh University calendar; https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/sheila-macalister-obituary?pid=183145806 [accessed 7 February 2020]

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

B26 Bruce, Sheila Adair, 1940-1947

File — Box SW 9

Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/8/1/55

Scope and Contents

Diploma in Social Study 1941. File contains: Enrolment form and correspondence confirming subsequent training as an almoner. Details of practical placements are located at the back of the file and include reports from: M. Anderson, Council of Social Service; Alice McGill, Almoner, Bruntisfield Hospital.

Dates: 1940-1947

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Student Records / Admission Files: Certificate and Diploma in Social Study