Ada Janet Ross Collection & Photo Gallery

Ada Janet Ross Collection

These objects are part of the Ada Janet Ross collection on display at HSC Archives/Museum.

Navy blue felt hat that belonged to Ada J. Ross. Includes brass hat pin, HIN Cross and Canadian Medical Corps pin.
Navy blue felt hat that belonged to Ada J. Ross. Includes brass hat pin, HIN Cross and Canadian Medical Corps pin.
CAMC pin belonging to Ada Janet Ross
CAMC pin belonging to Ada Janet Ross
Ada Ross luggage fob
Ada Ross luggage fob
Nursing veil
Nursing veil
Scissors and forceps belonging to Ada J. Ross.
Scissors and forceps belonging to Ada J. Ross.
Ada J. Ross CAMC military tag.
Ada J. Ross CAMC military tag.]
Ada J. Ross Chatelaine - Black leather case hung from a Red Cross belt clip containing a broken thermometer, tissue forceps, probe, metal suction tip, and a metal hypodermic syringe.
Ada J. Ross Chatelaine – Black leather case hung from a Red Cross belt clip containing a broken thermometer, tissue forceps, probe, metal suction tip, and a metal hypodermic syringe.
lantern used during World War I
A.J. Ross N.S. No. 1 Canadian General Hospital Etaples, France 1915 This lantern used during World War I. All under canvas, except Operating Room (wooden hut). Each marquee has thirteen beds. Three sisters have six of these –seventy to ninety patients. From diary of A.J. Ross, N.S.
Westminster Abbey Souvenir program, August 5, 1917
Westminster Abbey Souvenir program, August 5, 1917
Red silk flag with white centre and a black hand-cut leaf pinned to centre.
Red silk flag with white centre and a black hand-cut leaf pinned to centre.
Silver plated collapsible cup belonging to Ada J. Ross
Silver plated collapsible cup belonging to Ada J. Ross.
1914-1915 Star awarded to Ada J. Ross (papers)
1914-1915 Star awarded to Ada J. Ross
1914-1915 Star awarded to Ada J. Ross (front)
1914-1915 Star awarded to Ada J. Ross
1914-1915 Star awarded to Ada J. Ross (verso)
Framed memorial scroll from King George V for Nurse Ada J. Ross, C.A.M.C. (front)
Framed memorial scroll from King George V for Nurse Ada J. Ross, C.A.M.C.
Verso of framed memorial scroll from King George V for Nurse Ada J. Ross, C.A.M.C.
Verso of framed memorial scroll from King George V for Nurse Ada J. Ross, C.A.M.C.
Framed bronze medallion issued by the Canadian Government for Ada J. Ross.
Framed bronze medallion issued by the Canadian Government for Ada J. Ross. Given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in war service both during and for a short time after the war.

Ada Janet Ross Photo Gallery

Ada Janet Ross sitting against rocks
Ada Janet Ross sitting against rocks
Photo of unidentified soldier patient
Unidentified soldier patient
Ada Ross, seated, and two unidentified nursing sisters.
Ada Ross, seated, and two unidentified nursing sisters.
Christmas Day, 1916 Sisters Barton and [Ada] Ross with Captain Gwyn
Christmas Day, 1916: Sisters Barton and [Ada] Ross with Captain Gwyn
Operating Room East with Ada Janet Ross – far right
Operating Room East with Ada Janet Ross – far right
Postcard of Granville Canadian Special Hospital
Granville Canadian Special Hospital
Postcard of Canadian Discharge Depot, Empire Hotel, Buxton
Canadian Discharge Depot, Empire Hotel, Buxton
British No. 13 Gen [General Hospital, Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service sisters, British soldiers and patients.] Campagne 1914-1915 Boulogne-sur-Mer – Interieur d’un Hopital Anglais.
British No. 13 Gen [General Hospital, Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service sisters, British soldiers and patients.] Campagne 1914-1915 Boulogne-sur-Mer – Interieur d’un Hopital Anglais.

Funeral Procession for Nursing Sister Ada Janet Ross, July 18, 1918

The firing party. [Ada Ross funeral procession, July 18, 1918.]
The firing party. [Ada Ross funeral procession, July 18, 1918.]
Ada Janet Ross’s funeral procession, July 18, 1918
Ada Janet Ross’s funeral procession, July 18, 1918
At the Gun Carriage leaving St. John’s Church [Ada Ross funeral procession, July 18, 1918]
At the Gun Carriage leaving St. John’s Church [Ada Ross funeral procession, July 18, 1918]
Patients – some of whom Miss Ross had nursed [marching in funeral procession, July 1918.]
Patients – some of whom Miss Ross had nursed [marching in funeral procession, July 1918.]
Soldiers marching in funeral procession for nursing sister Ada Janet Ross, July 1918.
Soldiers marching in funeral procession for nursing sister Ada Janet Ross, July 1918.
Soldiers marching in funeral procession for nursing sister Ada Janet Ross, July 1918.
A group of officer patients [marching in Ada Ross funeral procession, July 18, 1918.]
A group of officer patients [marching in Ada Ross funeral procession, July 18, 1918.]
Funeral procession for Ada Ross, [July 1918]
Funeral procession for Ada Ross, [July 1918]
Ada Ross funeral
Aunt Ada’s funeral with Jim Malabar [marked with x], 1918 [July 18, 1918]
Ada Janet Ross’s funeral procession, July 18, 1918
Ada Janet Ross’s funeral procession, July 18, 1918
Nursing sisters at funeral for nursing sister Ada Janet Ross, July 1918.
Nursing sisters at funeral for nursing sister Ada Janet Ross, July 1918.
Nursing sisters marching in funeral procession for nursing sister Ada Janet Ross, July 1918.
Nursing sisters marching in funeral procession for nursing sister Ada Janet Ross, July 1918.
Ada Janet Ross’s funeral procession, July 18, 1918
Ada Janet Ross’s funeral procession, July 18, 1918
Flowers on Ada Ross’s grave, [July 18, 1918]
Flowers on Ada Ross’s grave, [July 18, 1918]

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