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Listen: The Bluegrass & Old-Time ProgramGroup portrait of African American midwives during a meeting in Polk County, Florida.
Image Number
SBH0101
Rights
Collection
State Board of Health collection.
Series 904, Midwife program files, 1924-1975 ; Box 4, FF22
Series 904, Midwife program files, 1924-1975 ; Box 4, FF22
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Subject Term
Personal Subjects
Corporate Subject
Physical Description
1 photoprint - b&w - 3 x 5 in.
General Note
The Board initiated a midwife licensing program in 1931 to reduce infant mortality and to promote maternal and child health.
Accompanying note: "Sylvia Erb[?] -L- Winter Haven Annie McCauly, Lake Wales at the Polk Co midwife meeting".
Group portrait of African American midwives during a meeting in Polk County, Florida.
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