This collection comprises an ms pupil case book (16 January-4 August 1961) and ms case register (10 March-13 August 1961), compiled by V. A. C. Alder, recording the births that she attended whilst training to become a midwife in Sunderland and then Durham, including details of the pregnancy history of each patient, the drugs given and examinations made during labour as well as the postnatal care provided, together with a printed copy of the Central Midwives Board Handbook (1959).
Papers of V. A. C. Alder
This material is held atRoyal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Archives
- Reference
- GB 1538 RCMS/12
- Dates of Creation
- 1959-13 August 1961
- Language of Material
- English
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
V. A. C. Alder (fl. 1920-2011) was a midwife who trained in Sunderland.
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
External transfer by Sue Macdonald, Education and Research Manager of the Royal College of Midwives to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists on 15 June 2011.
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.