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"Off work for 2 years with swollen ankles. Mentally subnormal, pesters the life out of Dr, won't lie up, always wandering the streets. Sterile, had a d. and c. and insifflation which made no difference. Mental. PAO - filthy woman."

Relatives in survey: Husband 28.49, Sibling 28.219

Scope and Contents "Diagnosis: Anxiety with neurasthenic features. "This patient has a history of lassitude, headaches, insomnia, restlessness and weakness in her throat which dates from a gynaecological operation. She had a miscarriage at 6 months and she and her husband were considerably upset because the child was a boy". Dr confirms - OK while things are going well but has had some hard knocks - developed queer ideas, stayed indoors etc. PC says she has a little girl, spoilt, bad tempered, a horrid child....

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"This woman was in a motor accident, had a fractured pelvis and a ruptured bladder. Has complained of pain in bladder ever since, especially on passing water. Has been seen by several specialists who say there is no reason for it. Also complains of terrific pains 1-2 days after intercourse. Is refusing to live with her husband who is threatening divorce proceedings. House fairly clean. No children, one miscarriage."

Relatives in survey: Aunt 28.59

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Nursing examination papers 1932-1938; test papers 1936-1937; clinical charts 1934; lecture notes on midwifery 1939-1940; casebooks 1940

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Midwifery lecture notes 1910; record of domiciliary maternity cases attended by Nurse Cuthbert 1910; midwifery examination questions 1910; Edinburgh Lying-in Institute certificate for Principles and Practice of Midwifery course 1910; 'A Handbook for Midwives and Maternity Nurses' by Comyns Berkeley 1909

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Ten issues of the Edinburgh Women’s Liberation Newsletter. Includes articles about issues affecting women across Scotland and the UK, such as health campaigning, and provides information about relevant groups.

List of copies held:

August 1994 (109) October 1995 (110) November 1994 (111) April 1995 (115) May 1995 (116) June 1995 (117) October 1995 (119) December 1995 (121) February 1996 (122) April 1996 (123)

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Financial records 1948

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Copies of Dykenosis, the newsletter of LesBeWell for women who have sex with women, and copies of LesBeWell Annual Reports.

A cover letter is included which confirms that Lothian Lesbian Line has subscribed to Dykenosis.

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Certificates 1924-1929; letters regarding certification 1951; badges

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Topics discussed include: workshops on mental and physical health; training updates; funding; conferences; and finances.