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Listen: The World ProgramPortrait of male midwife Walter Rimes.
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Series 904, Midwife program files, 1924-1975 ; Box 4, FF21
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The Board initiated a midwife licensing program in 1931 to reduce infant mortality and to promote maternal and child health.
Accompanying note: "Cow House District A Dr. in Sebring said of course he knew the SBH could never license a man. But asked if Mr. Rimes could attend midwife meetings and be taught. The Dr. also said that some times he was called on cases (where Mr. Rimes lived) and that he could not possibly get there in time as it was 35 miles on an almost impassable road."
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