early manual for negro midwives

hey in the comments i just received this link to:

Early Manual for Negro Midwives in Mississippi

and it looks interesting. i would love to own a copy.

This is wonderful historical nursing collectible, the “MANUAL for MIDWIVES” printed by the Mississippi State Board of Health in 1939. The manual was to be used by Negro Midwives who traveled all counties of Mississippi on horseback and by wagon (As shown) to help deliver 1000’s of babies before W.W.II. and after. The 40 page manual is in excellent condition without torn or missing pages and has many wonderful photographs including “Mother, Daughter, Granddaughter” all midwives.The manual contained all the information the Midwife would need, including Official Recognition and Registration, Permit and a copy of the Midwife Record. There is a list of “Equipment of Midwife” (Pictures) and “No Instrument Other Than Those Listed Shall Be Carried Or Used By The Midwife” The manual has detailed instruction on how to set the room up for delivery, what is “Needed at the time of Delivery”, how to put her gown on, care of the baby and detailed instructions on what to do for each emergency. Everything they could think of is in the book. The manual also lists the songs the Midwives had to learn and the “PRAYER WRITTEN BY NEGRO PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE FOR MIDWIVES” This is a little Nursing Treasure and an Heirloom for Midwives. Includes shipping and may be returned anytime in the future for more than you paid for it.