Midwife program files, 1924-1975.

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Midwife program files, 1924-1975.

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This series contains the midwife program files of the State Board of Health from 1924 to 1969. The Board initiated a midwife licensing program in 1931 to reduce infant mortality and to promote maternal and child health. The records include midwife summaries and licensing records which include both the State Board of Health (1941-1969) and its successor agency, the Division of Health (1970-1975) records.

5.50 cubic ft.

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Florida. Division of Health

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