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Listen: The Assorted Selections ProgramView showing the maternity dummy "Susie" used for midwifery demonstrations in Santa Rosa County, Florida.
Image Number
SBH0149
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Collection
State Board of Health collection
Series 904, Midwife program files, 1924-1975 ; Box 4, FF1
Series 904, Midwife program files, 1924-1975 ; Box 4, FF1
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Physical Description
1 photoprint - b&w - 3 x 2 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: "This is Miss Susie or rather (morally speaking) Mistress Susie - a demonstration doll made by the midwives of Santa Rosa County under the direction of Mrs. Sheila Freeman, County nurse."
View showing the maternity dummy "Susie" used for midwifery demonstrations in Santa Rosa County, Florida.
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