Tina Gray (1885 – 26 June 1985) was a medical pioneer and the sister of 'Glasgow Girl' Norah Neilson Gray.
Tina Gray | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1885 |
| Died | 26 June 1985 (aged 99–100) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Alma mater | Glasgow School of Art University of Glasgow |
| Occupation | surgeon |
| Years active | 1914–1946 |
| Known for | Glasgow Royal Infirmary |
Family life edit
Tina Gray was born in Helensburgh, one of the seven children of Norah Neilson and George Gray, a ship owner in Glasgow.[1] During Gray's childhood the family enjoyed some affluence however, the shipping industry suffered badly following World War I and the family's wealth declined as a result.[2] Gray was homeschooled, and went on to study drawing and painting at the Glasgow School of Art from 1901–1903.[2] Her sister, the 'Glasgow Girl' Norah Neilson Gray, also studied at the Glasgow School of Art and was international recognised until her death in 1931.[2]
Career edit
Gray, like her sister, volunteered during World War I. While Gray's sister volunteered with the suffragist-affiliated Scottish Women's Hospitals, Gray volunteered as a nurse with the British Red Cross.[3] She was based at the 25th stationary hospital in Rouen, a British military hospital for infectious diseases,[4] where she was awarded of one scarlet stripe.[5]
In 1925, Gray graduated from the University of Glasgow aged 41 with a medical degree and eventually became the assistant surgeon at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.[6] She was one of only two female senior surgeons in Scotland at that time.[7]
During World War II, Gray was appointed as a surgeon at Dunfermline and Stonehouse hospitals.[6] Gray retired from Glasgow Royal Infirmary in 1946, and remained at Stonehouse until late 1947.[8]
Personal life edit
Gray was a member of the Glasgow and West of Scotland Lady Artists' Society (elected 1939). She died aged 100 in 1985.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Scotland's People". GSA Archives Catalogue. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ a b c Arthur, Liz. Glasgow Girls: Artists and Designers 1890-1930. Kirkcudbright2000.
- ^ "History and Origin: First World War". British Red Cross. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ a b "Obituary of Tina Gray". British Medical Journal. 289 (6447): 772–773. 1984. doi:10.1136/bmj.289.6447.772. PMC 1442793.
- ^ "Search results | British Red Cross". www.redcross.org.uk. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ a b "University of Glasgow Story". University of Glasgow. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "Biography of Dr Tina Gray". The University of Glasgow. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ British Medical Directory.