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- 1938-1986 (Creation)
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Biographical history
Stanley G Clayton was born on 13 September 1911. He was educated at King's College and King's College Hospital medical School, University of London. From 1947-1963 he was obstetrical and gynaecological surgeon at King's College Hospital, Queen Charlotte's Hospital and the Chelsea Hospital for Women. He was Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of London from 1963-1976, and from 1977 Emeritus Professor. He was editor of the College's Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from 1969-1973, Vice President of the College from 1970-1973 and its President from 1973-1975.
Archival history
The papers were deposited in the College Archives by Lt Col Richard Clayton, along with some papers relating to Sir Stanley's presidency which may be found at A4/15/39-40. An exception is S11/12, which contains a personal letter from Sir Stanley to the College Archivist.
GB 1538 S11 1938-1986 Collection (fonds) 1 box Clayton , Sir , Stanley George , 1911-1986 , Knight , President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Stanley G Clayton was born on 13 September 1911. He was educated at King's College and King's College Hospital medical School, University of London. From 1947-1963 he was obstetrical and gynaecological surgeon at King's College Hospital, Queen Charlotte's Hospital and the Chelsea Hospital for Women. He was Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of London from 1963-1976, and from 1977 Emeritus Professor. He was editor of the College's Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from 1969-1973, Vice President of the College from 1970-1973 and its President from 1973-1975.
The papers were deposited in the College Archives by Lt Col Richard Clayton, along with some papers relating to Sir Stanley's presidency which may be found at A4/15/39-40. An exception is S11/12, which contains a personal letter from Sir Stanley to the College Archivist.
Personal papers of Sir Stanley George Clayton, 1938-1986, including copies of speeches made as President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, personal copies of President's Letters, Clinical and surgical research notes, 1938-1945, case notes, 1962-1979; correspondence and other papers concerning the House of Commons Select Committee on Abortion, 1974-1976; correspondence concerning the Margaret Pyke Centre, London, 1978-1984.
No further accruals are expected.
Open 20 years after last date on file, other than items S11/1 and S11/5, which contain confidential patient information and are closed for 75 years.
Copyright in records created by Sir Stanley in his official capacity as President is vested in the College. Copyright in the remaining material is vested in Sir Stanley's estate.
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A general index to the files listed in the catalogue of the Archives of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is maintained in the College Archives; refer to the College Archivist.
RCOG Archives holds papers of Sir Stanley as President, 1972-1975 (Ref: A4/15); papers as Chairman of the Central Health Services Council, 1972-1975 (Ref: D3/3); photographs of Sir Stanley (Refs: PH1P/15/1-2, PH2/1, PH3/15/10, PH5/22/1 and PH8/23).
Sources: Biographical details of the individuals who have presented material to the College and/or comprise the subject of the records, have been compiled using information in administrative files and, where relevant, consulting Sir John Peel's book The Lives of the Fellows of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 1929-1969, Whitefriars Press Ltd, 1975. Compiled by Clare Cowling, Archivist, RCOG. National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997; ISAD(G), Second Edition, 2000. September 2000 Abortion Birth control Clayton , Sir , Stanley George , 1911-1986 , Knight , obstetrician and gynaecologist Documents Family planning Gynaecology Health services House of Commons , Select Committee on Abortion Information sources Margaret Pyke Centre , London Medical personnel Medical profession Medical records Medical sciences Obstetrics Patients Personnel Physicians Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists x British College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Social sciences Social welfare Surgeons Surgery People by occupation People Primary documents
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Personal papers of Sir Stanley George Clayton, 1938-1986, including copies of speeches made as President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, personal copies of President's Letters, Clinical and surgical research notes, 1938-1945, case notes, 1962-1979; correspondence and other papers concerning the House of Commons Select Committee on Abortion, 1974-1976; correspondence concerning the Margaret Pyke Centre, London, 1978-1984.
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No further accruals are expected.
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Open 20 years after last date on file, other than items S11/1 and S11/5, which contain confidential patient information and are closed for 75 years.
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright in records created by Sir Stanley in his official capacity as President is vested in the College. Copyright in the remaining material is vested in Sir Stanley's estate.
Language of material
- English
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- Latin
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English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
RCOG Archives holds papers of Sir Stanley as President, 1972-1975 (Ref: A4/15); papers as Chairman of the Central Health Services Council, 1972-1975 (Ref: D3/3); photographs of Sir Stanley (Refs: PH1P/15/1-2, PH2/1, PH3/15/10, PH5/22/1 and PH8/23).
Finding aids
A general index to the files listed in the catalogue of the Archives of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is maintained in the College Archives; refer to the College Archivist.
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- Family planning » Birth control » Abortion
- Family planning » Birth control
- Documents
- Family planning
- Health services
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- Medical profession » Medical personnel
- Medical profession
- Medical sciences
- Health services » Patients
- Personnel
- Medical profession » Medical personnel » Physicians
- Social sciences
- Social welfare
- Medical sciences » Surgery
- Documents » Primary documents
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National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997; ISAD(G), Second Edition, 2000.
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- English