Clive Harrison oral history collection, 1997

This material is held atEast Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA)

  • Reference
    • GB 3003 EMOHA54
  • Dates of Creation
    • April-December 1997
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 6 interviews

Scope and Content

The Clive Harrison collection contains 6 interviews undertaken by Clive Harrison in 1997 as research for his book "In Sickness and in Health" which looks at health care provision in the city and county of Leicester and Leicestershire during the first half of the 20th century. The collection includes conversations with doctors, nurses and patients who talk about their different perspectives and experiences of health care in Leicester before the arrival of the National Health Service in 1947. Nurse training, nursing during the Second World War and health visiting are among the topics covered.

Administrative / Biographical History

Clive Harrison's book, 'In Sickness and in Health: a history of Leicester's health and ill-health 1900-1950' was published by the Leicester City Council's Living History Unit in 1999.

Access Information

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Cassette

Conditions Governing Use

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