Papers of Elizabeth Gower

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Personal papers created and acquired by Elizabeth throughout her nursing, midwife and district nurse career. These include:
Central Midwives Board certificate, 22 Feb 1936
Letter from L. Farrer Brown, Secretary, Central Midwives Board to Elizabeth Gower informing her that she has successfully passed her midwives exams, 23 Mar 1936
Letter from L. Farrer Brown, Secretary, Central Midwives Board to Elizabeth Gower regarding midwife badges, 1936
Brown paper packaging tube from the Central Midwives Board, addressed to Gower, containing the letters and certificate listed above. The tube bears a London stamp and two wax seals from the board, 1936
Royal College of Midwives refresher course certificate, 15 Sep 1959
Royal College of Midwives refresher course certificate, 18 Sep 1964
Facsimilie copy of a black and white photographs of Gower in her nurse's uniform, holding a baby, 1951
Form of Agreement signed by Elizabeth Gower when she signed up as a district nurse in the Purton area. The document outlines her salary and responsibilities, 18 Nov 1945
Form of Agreement signed by Elizabeth Gower when she signed up as a district nurse in the West Sussex area. The document outlines her salary and responsibilities and comes with an envelope addressed to Gower. 10 Nov 1934
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