Papers of Clara Morris

This material is held atRoyal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 1538 RCMS/95
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1 August 1932-3 March 1955
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 21 bound volumes; 1 folder

Scope and Content

This collection comprises registers of cases, antenatal record forms, case notes, pulse and temperature charts, notification forms, cash books and correspondence (1 August 1932-3 March 1955), relating to the births attended by Clara Morris as a midwife at the City Maternity Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and then around the area of Brierley Hill near Dudley, Staffordshire.

Administrative / Biographical History

Clara Morris (fl. 1920-1950) was a midwife who trained at the City Maternity Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent between 1932 to 1933. She then went on to practice around Brierley Hill near Dudley during the Second World War.

Access Information

Access restrictions may apply if material includes personal information of living individuals. All other records are open to research by appointment, Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. For further information about accessing the collection and visiting the reading room, please contact: archives@rcog.co.uk

Acquisition Information

Deposited at the Royal College of Midwives by the daughter in law of the creator, Mrs P. Morris in 1994.

Note

Catalogued by Clare Sexton, Project Archivist in accordance with ISAD(G).

Other Finding Aids

Further details of the contents of this material are available on request.

Conditions Governing Use

If you wish to reproduce this material, apply via the College Archivist: archives@rcog.co.uk

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.