The Archives of Glasgow Women's Library hold a rich and diverse collection of material exemplifying the lives of women, charting their historical and contemporary achievements and contributions.
This is a letter from the Glasgow Transport Department informing Dorothy Dick that she had passed her driving test, and was added to the list of ambulance drivers. The letter is on letterhead from the Transport Department.
This book was intended to help students pass their examinations. It consists of sample questions and answers to study. Published in 1941 by the St. Andrew's Ambulance Association.
This series incorporates items and records from Dorothy Dick's time as a nurse and ambulance driver. Dorothy passed her driving test in 1939 and was added to the list of St. Andrew's Ambulance drivers in Glasgow. This group helped respond during the air raids of World War II. This series includes documents relating to her career as well as several different manuals.
This series consists of photographs and postcards from Dorothy Dick's life. These are photographs of her holidays, friends, family, and dogs, as well as her time in school and as an ambulance driver.
This is a memorandum from Colonel James A Crothers to all military personnel and civilian employees in the XXVI district. The memorandum is an announcement that the Colonel was transferring to a different district. He also thanks everyone for their hard work and expresses his sadness that he was leaving.
This voucher is a certificate that proved that Dorothy Dick passed her second examination in nursing. Usually, she would have received a bronze medallion, but because of limited supplies, she received a certificate that could be exchanged for a medallion "after cessation of hostilities."