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

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Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Switchboards Association.

The meeting included workshop sessions on women’s health issues, mental health issues, men’s health issues, and rape, violence and incest.

Topics discussed in minutes include: training, funding, information systems, standards, and conference planning.