General research notes, 1911-1944

Scope and Content

Notes, articles and correspondence collated by Professor Phillips during his research on the history of obstetrics and gynaecology, including an index of midwifery books from the 17th to 20th century.

Topics covered in this series include:

Maternal haemorrhage

Daniel Pettigrew's publication 'The Maternity', 1895

Haematoma of the rectus abdominis muscle during pregnancy

Placenta praevia

Superfoetation

Sodium amytal

Arrangement

This material was originally received into the Archive in envelopes, as collated by Professor Phillips.

Access Information

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Conditions Governing Use

Copyright is vested in the estate of Professor Miles Phillips.

Reproductions are available at the discretion of the College Archivist.

Custodial History

This is a composite series, retaining where possible original order and groupings of papers.