Correspondence with the Colonial Office (G. Grindle, L. B. Freeston, J. B. Sidebotham, O. G. R. Williams) and copies of despatches from the governor (C. H. Harper) about the appointment of nurses. With letters from nurses (some copies) describing nursing experiences (25 Dec. 1923-1964) and ordinances relating to nursing sisters' retiring allowances (1928, 1937).

(item 1) Dr. Philippa Esdaile's printed report on St. Helena (Oct. 1937) which was presented to the Advisory Committee on Education in the Colonies, with covering letter from the Colonial Office (C. A. Grossmith).

(item 2) in the file is a job description for nursing vacancies at Cable and Wireless' branch on Ascension Island and at their Engineering Institute in Porthcurno, Cornwall (12 Aug. 1965).