Title
Civil Service Sanatorium Society membership card
Reference
MS/1951/04/02
Production date
1945 - 1945
Creator
- BenendenBiographyBiography
Benenden, later known as the Civil Service Sanatorium Society was founded in 1905 by Charles Garland. Originally it was to serve the purpose of providing employees suffering from tuberculosis with medical treatment and rehabilitation if required. In 1923, membership was permitted for all employees. It also provided financial assistance in times of illness if required. In 1907 it opened its doors and in 1916 its name was changed to Post Office Sanatorium Society. Later it became known as the Civil Service Sanatorium Society in 1939. Wives were not initially permitted to become members, although this was to change in 1943. In 1969 it again changed its name to Post Office and Civil Service Sanatorium Society. Now known again as Benenden, it serves as a charitable trust offering private healthcare.
Scope and Content
Membership card belonging to V.E. Tappin for the Civil Service (Formerly Post Office) Sanatorium Society, date unknown (c. 1945?). Shows yearly subscription dates for membership fees. January 1945-1946 shown as paid: “8/8 to cover to 19/1/47”.
Extent
1 item
Language
English
Level of description
ITEM
Repository name
Science Museum, London
Associated people and organisations
- Tappin, Vivienne EvelynBiographyBiography
(1911 - 1988) Machine Room Supervisor
Vivienne Evelyn Tappin, born Vivian Evelyn Tappin, was a machine room supervisor in the Royal Engineers Record and Pay Office based in Brighton. She initially worked as a punch and verifier operator but was later promoted to the Machine Room before becoming the supervisor. When new equipment was introduced into the office it was her responsibility to learn the new system and would often attend courses on this subject.
Conditions governing access
Open Access
Conditions governing Reproduction
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