Fonds GB 1538 RCOG/D1 - International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)

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Reference code

GB 1538 RCOG/D1

Title

International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)

Date(s)

  • 1952-2000 (Creation)

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

2 boxes

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

FIGO 'the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics' was established in 1954 to bring together professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists on a global basis. It is incorporated under the Swiss Civil Code but has a Secretariat based in London. Since its foundation, every three years FIGO has organised a World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

Archival history

The Committee is serviced by the Postgraduate Training Department, which transfers records to the Archives on a regular basis.

GB 1538 RCOG/D1 1952-2000 fonds 2 boxes Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

FIGO 'the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics' was established in 1954 to bring together professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists on a global basis. It is incorporated under the Swiss Civil Code but has a Secretariat based in London. Since its foundation, every three years FIGO has organised a World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

The Committee is serviced by the Postgraduate Training Department, which transfers records to the Archives on a regular basis.

It is probable that C7/1-3 were removed from President's correspondence files. The records at C7/4-5 were transferred to the Archives by the Committee Secretary, Administration Department. The 1993 report on GP vocational training in obstetrics and gynaecology (C7/5) was found amongst President's papers for that year.

Correspondence and papers relating to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' involvement with FIGO.

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.

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 the minute book at C7/1M is at MR/17.

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. Health occupations Medicine Specialties, surgical Gynecology Organizations International agencies Government Public administration Health services administration Organization and administration Professional practice Occupations Obstetrics Medical sciences FIGO , International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

It is probable that C7/1-3 were removed from President's correspondence files. The records at C7/4-5 were transferred to the Archives by the Committee Secretary, Administration Department. The 1993 report on GP vocational training in obstetrics and gynaecology (C7/5) was found amongst President's papers for that year.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Correspondence and papers relating to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' involvement with FIGO.

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.

Accruals

No further accruals are expected.

System of arrangement

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Open, although restrictions apply for items containing personal information.

Conditions governing reproduction

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Finding aids

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.

Allied materials area

Existence and location of originals

Existence and location of copies

A microfilm copy of the minute book at C7/1M is at MR/17.

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Description identifier

Institution identifier

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Rules and/or conventions used

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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Dates of creation revision deletion

Language(s)

  • English

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