Collections Pertaining to Women's History and Women's Issues from the State Archives of Florida
WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES
These collections consist of the records of state agencies and public officials
concerning issues such as family planning, abortion, and midwifery. Relevant
materials are also found in various other Board of Health records.
M80-1 Florida
Social Service Research Materials, 1977. 1.00 cubic feet
These research materials for a report on Florida social services were compiled
for the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. The collection includes
interviews with five women regarding their careers in social services in Florida.
Governor (1971-1979: Askew).
Social Service Subject Files, 1971-1979.
42.00 cubic feet
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This series of Governor Askew's working files consists of studies, correspondence,
memoranda, financial records, and publications. Topics included in the subject
files are women's health issues, abortion and family services.
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904 State Board of Health.
Midwife Program Files, 1924-1975. 5.50 cubic feet
The State Board of Health was the predecessor agency to the Division of Health
under the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. The midwife licensing
program was initiated by the State Board of Health in 1931. This series contains
manuals; legislative reports; essays; correspondence; photographs; midwife
summaries (the record of midwives licensed by county); and midwife record cards
which document a midwife's yearly health check-ups, race, literacy and education
levels, and consulting physicians.
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1308 Governor (1987-1991: Martinez).
Issue Correspondence, 1989. 5.00 cubic feet
This series consists of correspondence to the Governor regarding abortion.
The letters were in response to the calling of a special session of the Florida
Legislature to consider changing the state's abortion laws.
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1481 State Board of Health. Bureau of Narcotics.
Applications for Certificate of Registration for Healing Arts, 1928-1955. 35
microfilm reels.
This series includes the forms of those applying to be registered as certified
midwives. The applications include information such as name, address, race,
date and place of birth, length of Florida residency, and county of residency.
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1495 Governor (1987-1991: Martinez).
Legislative Affairs Correspondence, 1987-1989. 24.00 cubic feet
This series consists of the incoming and outgoing correspondence of Governor
Martinez regarding legislative matters. Subject matter includes abortion and
women's health services.
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