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Records relating to the founding of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, comprising records relating to the early years of the College, particularly to Blair-Bell's presidency (1929-1932). Many of them are clearly Blair-Bell's own papers; A1/13, for instance, is a file of correspondence made after Blair-Bell had resigned from all College committees.

The records comprise: minutes of Executive Committee meetings, 1926-1929;

Blair-Bell's correspondence, concerning the establishment of a college, including proposed alterations to the articles of association, suggested members and initial plans for finance, 1927-1928; development of the College in the Dominions, including election of fellows and members, annual subscription charges and plans for a round table conference, 1929-1932; establishment of the first full Council, including nominations for selection, alterations to the articles of association and function of the honorary officers, 1929; correspondence and papers relating to Council, including his remarks to the general meeting, the agenda for the first full Council meeting, report of the Council, details of membership of standing committees and aims and objectives of the college, 1929-1931;