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- 1970-1975 (Creation)
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Biographical history
The Ad Hoc Committee to Advise on Obstetric Analgesia and Anaesthesia including all Methods of Relief of Pain in Labour was established on 28 November 1970. It was formed on the recommendation of the Council of the RCOG, with representatives from the College, Central Midwives Board, Royal College of Midwives, Faculty of Anaesthetists, Association of Obstetric Anaesthetists and British Paediatric Association. It was chaired by Dame Josephine Barnes. The Committee made several reports on its investigations, including submissions to the Department of Health. It was disbanded in 1975.
Archival history
Report was transferred to the College Archives in 2002 by the Clinical Governance and Standards Department.
GB 1538 RCOG/C6 1970-1975 fonds 1 box Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The Ad Hoc Committee to Advise on Obstetric Analgesia and Anaesthesia including all Methods of Relief of Pain in Labour was established on 28 November 1970. It was formed on the recommendation of the Council of the RCOG, with representatives from the College, Central Midwives Board, Royal College of Midwives, Faculty of Anaesthetists, Association of Obstetric Anaesthetists and British Paediatric Association. It was chaired by Dame Josephine Barnes. The Committee made several reports on its investigations, including submissions to the Department of Health. It was disbanded in 1975.
Report was transferred to the College Archives in 2002 by the Clinical Governance and Standards Department.
Transferred by the Committee Secretary.
Records of the Ad Hoc Committee to Advise on Obstetric Analgesia and Anaesthesia Including all Methods of Relief of Pain in Labour, 1970-1975, comprising Sir Norman Jeffcoate's correspondence and papers relating to committee matters.
In 1999 a Disposal Agreement (DA/5) was made between the Administration Department and the College Archives to destroy unsuccessful applications.
No further accruals are expected.
As set out above in Scope and Content.
Open, although restrictions apply for items containing personal information.
English
RCOG/B3/2 have been indexed and the names of successful candidates will be found in the Index to the Guide to the College Archives.
A microfilm copy of a minute book of the Committee between 1953-1958 is at MR/2.
Imported from the RCOG catalogue and edited by Sarah Drewery.
General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.
Import: Oct 2008; edit: Feb 2009. Anaesthesiology Jeffcoate , Sir , Thomas Norman Arthur , 1907-1992 , Knight , obstetrician and gynaecologist Anaesthesia Analgesia Medical sciences Obstetrics Childbirth Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
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Transferred by the Committee Secretary.
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Scope and content
Records of the Ad Hoc Committee to Advise on Obstetric Analgesia and Anaesthesia Including all Methods of Relief of Pain in Labour, 1970-1975, comprising Sir Norman Jeffcoate's correspondence and papers relating to committee matters.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
In 1999 a Disposal Agreement (DA/5) was made between the Administration Department and the College Archives to destroy unsuccessful applications.
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No further accruals are expected.
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As set out above in Scope and Content.
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Open, although restrictions apply for items containing personal information.
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- English
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- Latin
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English
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RCOG/B3/2 have been indexed and the names of successful candidates will be found in the Index to the Guide to the College Archives.
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A microfilm copy of a minute book of the Committee between 1953-1958 is at MR/2.
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General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.
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- English