American College of Nurse-Midwives archives, 1946-1976.

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American College of Nurse-Midwives archives, 1946-1976.

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Consists of correspondence and documents relating to the founding, membership, meetings, publications, and business of the organization. Includes manuscript and printed material pertaining to individuals who had distinguished careers in midwifery, as well as to academic programs. Other items of interest are early primers and teaching manuals, African-American midwife training programs, reports and histories of nurse-midwifery services, and manuscript theses.

17.25 linear ft. (42 boxes)

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The American College of Nurse-Midwifery (ACNM) was incorporated on 7 November 1955 as the professional organization for certified nurse-midwives in the United States. The first annual meeting of the American College of Nurse-Midwifery was held on 12-13 November 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri. Hattie Hemschemeyer, then director of the Maternity Center Association School of Nurse-Midwifery, was elected the College's first President. The following year, the ACNM was accepted into the International C...