As can be imagined, much of the work for our project is behind the scenes. Activities such as research, cataloging, filing, creating, and planning are keeping everyone involved in the project very busy. Some of the people involved in these aspects of our project include:

Joy Borelli-Edwards and Frank Kurtik, Borelli-Edwards Gallery
Jeff Lang, Olde Lang Signs (portable wall design and construction)
Dennis Marsico, Dionysus Press (photos and images)
Sue Mraz, Graduate of our Master’s program in History and part-time worker
Carla Parish, Graduate Student Intern (History)
Marisa Rowe, Undergraduate Student Intern (History)
David P. Keppel, Undergraduate Student Web-Designer

Everyone has put forth an outstanding effort on this project. Without their help, the project could not advance or progress.

Of special note, we would like to acknowledge and thank Sue, Carla, and Marisa. The important work they do, and have done, behind the scenes is too extensive to mention here. Each brings a unique set of talents to the project, from sewing and cataloging skills, to skills in researching the various aspects of the histories we are preserving.

Sue began her work on the project three years ago as a graduate student intern from the History Department. Since graduation, she continues to work on the project on a part-time basis. We certainly could use her talents full-time. Maybe your contributions could help us with this! Carla has completed a year-long internship as a graduate student in history while Marisa is finishing her year-long internship as an undergraduate student in history. All of these wonderful women have worked hard and have risen to the many challenges demanded of them by the project. We wish Carla and Marisa well as they now pursue careers in museum work. Sue also presented a poster about the project as part of a recent University Research Symposium.

Our exhibit features numerous artifacts, documents, photos, and historical clothing of the Sisters and nurses. The historical clothing, although not a central focus of the exhibit, does lend dimension to our exhibit. It will provide those seeing the exhibit a glimpse of the culture and times in which the Sisters delivered their care. Because of the great amount of effort, skill, trail-and-error of numerous prototypes, and talent it has taken to create this aspect of our exhibit, we have decided to share the following slide show with you that features the work of Sue, Carla, and Marisa. Among their other duties, such as cataloging and research, they worked together to create the designs for this aspect of our exhibit.

David has done an outstanding job of updating our web presence and we are grateful.

Joy and Frank have been instrumental in taking the stories of the Sisters and creating a design worthy of the honored histories of each congregation’s contribution to the healthcare of Western Pennsylvania. Dennis and Jeff have also added to the blend of skills and talents that make up our “team.”

Copyright 2008 Sisters in Healthcare History Project