The Voice of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) - 'The Lady of the Lamp'

The only know recording of the voice of Florence Nightingale, made on 30th July 1890.

She says:

'When I am no longer a memory, just a name, I hope my voice will perpetuate the great work of my life. God bless my dear old comrades of Balaclava and bring them safe to shore. Florence Nightingale.'

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Florence Nightingale
• rare audio recordings
• 'The Lady of the Lamp'

[KyoNingyo]

She whom we love . . .

our Lady of Compassion, can never die, for love forbids her death.

[In remembrance of 'The Lady of the Lamp' who died 13 Aug 1910.]

— Joyce Kilmer

[nickwallacesmith]

hi KyoNingyo - that's so very kind of you to post that beautiful quotation - and so appropriate at this time of year.

[amosgreenfield1]

just sounds like a 21stcentury phone call made from O2.?? :)

[nickwallacesmith]

hi amosgreenfield1 - yes, i get lousy 02 reception too! cheers

[jtrybulski1]

Hello

thank you for your response. I am not sure if they will have an internet connection in the presentation room. Would you be able to send me the audio file for her voice?

My email is jtrybulski@miami.edu. Thank you so much

JoAnn

[nickwallacesmith]

dear JoAnn

happy to send you the little video - i've just emailed it to you - unfortunately i haven't got a separate audio only version

i hope your presentation goes well

best

nick wallace-smith

[jtrybulski1]

Thank you so much nick wallace smith. The presentation will be to agroup of nurses and I am sure they will be thrilled to actually hear Florence's voice!

[nickwallacesmith]

hi jtrybulski1 - copyright has expired on this audio recording - and i've not had copyright over it any way - so enjoy using it for your address - as i've had uploading it here, best, nick

[jtrybulski1]

May I use this presentation and recording in a keynote address I am doing?