Papers of Alice Hakin, 1936-1939

This material is held atRoyal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 1538 RCMS/225
  • Dates of Creation
    • 22 February 1936 - 31 March 1939
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 folder

Scope and Content

Register of cases kept by Alice Hakin recording the deliveries attended by her as midwife in Lemington-on-Tyne, Northumberland (May 1937 - March 1940), Bristol (October 1940 - June 1941), Winchcombe (August 1941), Tewkesbury (October - December 1941), London as a ladies' nurse (February - March 1942), and Gloucestershire (April 1942 - November 1945); together with her certificate issued by the Central Midwives Board (February 1936), testimonials from previous patients (December 1934 - March 1939), and a copy of the Journal of the Association of Northumberland Local History Societies containing an article about Alice Hakin's experiences as a nurse written by her daughter.

Access Information

Restricted due to patient data; apply to Archivist.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright of the estate of Alice Hakin

Custodial History

Donated to the RCM Archive by the daughter of Alice Hakin in November 2013.

Corporate Names