Records, 1855-1983 (Bulk 1921-1966).

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Records, 1855-1983 (Bulk 1921-1966).

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BWH c7, the Boston Lying-in Hospital records, include those records that were created during the time period that BLI was a separate record keeping entity--before its merger with the Free Hospital for Women in 1966. The bulk of the collection was created in the 20th century. Nineteenth century records include a limited amount of modern copy prints of early photographs. Some photographs in the collection are dated after 1966. Annual reports, photographs, clippings, special event planning records, and publications record the administrative and social history of the hospital. Also included are building specifications and blueprints for the hospital's facility at Longwood Avenue.

5 cubic feet in 1 standard record carton, 3 flat document boxes, and 1 roll of drawings.

Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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