Two typescript editions of 'The Midwives' Handbook' issued by the Public Health Department of London County Council (1959 edition and 1965 edition), covering guidelines on the domiciliary midwifery service, liaison with other services, clinical and routine procedures, equipment, and addresses and telephone numbers, and including dietary advice for pregnant women and care of premature babies.
The Midwives' Handbook
This material is held atRoyal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Archives
- Reference
- GB 1538 RCMS/161
- Dates of Creation
- 1959 - 1965
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 2 bound volumes
Scope and Content
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
There is no record of the date or source of acquisition before the collection was deposited at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in May 2011.
Note
Catalogued by Penny Hutchins, Archivist and Records Manager at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in accordance with ISAD(G).
Other Finding Aids
Further details of the contents of this material are available on request.
Conditions Governing Use
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Custodial History
This collection was originally deposited at the Royal College of Midwives. It is now held under the terms of a service level collection care agreement at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.