St Johns Guild Collection

FLOATING HOSPITAL, c1910. A nurse with children on the deck of the Helen C. Juilliard, a floating hospital operated for the poor by the St. Johns Guild in New York City. Photograph, c1910

FLOATING HOSPITAL, c1910. Two girls, possibly in the isolation ward, aboard the Helen C. Juilliard, a floating hospital operated for the poor by the St. Johns Guild in New York City

FLOATING HOSPITAL, c1910. The bathroom on the Helen C. Juilliard, a floating hospital operated for the poor by the St. Johns Guild in New York City. Photograph, c1910

FLOATING HOSPITAL, c1910. The isolation ward on the hurricane deck of the Helen C. Juilliard, a floating hospital operated for the poor by the St. Johns Guild in New York City. Photograph, c1910

FLOATING HOSPITAL, c1910. A nurse distributing milk aboard the Helen C. Juilliard, a floating hospital operated for the poor by the St. Johns Guild in New York City. Photograph, c1910

FLOATING HOSPITAL, c1910. The Helen C. Juilliard, a floating hospital operated for the poor by the St. Johns Guild in New York City. Photograph, c1910

OPERATING ROOM, c1910. The operating room at the St. Johns Guild seaside hospital. Photograph, c1910

NEW YORK: CHARITIES, 1875. A volunteer with the St. Johns Guild visits a poor family in their home on West 40th Street, New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1875

NEW YORK: TENEMENT CELLAR. Lodgings for the poor in a cellar on Allen Street on New York Citys Lower East Side. Wood engraving, American, 1875

CHARITIES: NEW YORK, 1875. Relief to the poor of New York City given by the St. Johns Guild: wood engraving, 1875

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"Providing Care and Compassion: The St. Johns Guild's Legacy" Step back in time to the early 1900s, where the St. Johns Guild embarked on a remarkable mission of compassion and healing. Their floating hospital, the Helen C. Juilliard, sailed through New York City's waters, bringing hope to those in need. On the deck of this magnificent vessel, a nurse tenderly cares for children, their laughter echoing across the waves. In another scene, two girls find solace within the isolation ward as they bravely face their battles against illness. Even amidst challenging circumstances, no detail was overlooked aboard the Helen C. Juilliard. The bathroom facilities were meticulously designed to ensure comfort and cleanliness for all patients who sought refuge on this floating sanctuary. High above on the hurricane deck lay an isolation ward - a haven for those requiring extra care and protection from contagious diseases that plagued society at that time. Nourishment played a vital role in recovery; thus, nurses diligently distributed milk throughout every corner of the ship with unwavering dedication. The St. Johns Guild extended its reach beyond maritime medicine as well. A seaside hospital became a beacon of hope along New York's coastline - its operating room serving as a place where skilled hands mended broken bodies and healed wounded souls. However, it was not just physical ailments that concerned this benevolent guild; they recognized poverty's grip on many families' lives within New York City's tenement buildings during 1875. Volunteers ventured into these humble abodes on West 40th Street or Allen Street's cellar dwellings to offer relief and support when it was needed most. Through wood engravings capturing moments of charity in action during that era emerged glimpses into how St. Johns Guild tirelessly worked towards alleviating suffering among society’s most vulnerable members. Today we honor their legacy – an enduring testament to humanity’s capacity for kindness and empathy. The St.