Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
-
Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
-
Detailed Description of the Collection
- Midwifery Education Proram (MEP) Curriculum
- International Study
- Education Extension Program (EEP)
- Board of the Directors
- Development
- Accreditation and Affiliation
- California Challenge Process (CCP)
- Northeast Classroom
- Administration
- Committees and Meetings
- Washington State Midwifery Legislation
- Publications and Articles
- Partner Organizations
- Architectural Plans and Posters
- Names and Subjects
Seattle Midwifery School records, 1978-2009
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle Midwifery School
- Title
- Seattle Midwifery School records
- Dates
- 1978-2009 (inclusive)19782009
- Quantity
- 19.51 cubic feet (19 boxes and 3 tubes)
- Collection Number
- 5597 (Accession No. 5597-001)
- Summary
- Materials related to the programs of the Seattle Midwifery School
- Repository
-
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
-
Open to all users.
Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Seattle Midwifery School (SMS) was founded in 1978 by Suzy Myers, Marge Mansfield, Susie Rivard, and Susan Anenome who then worked at the Fremont Women’s Clinic. They founded SMS to provide direct-entry midwifery education.
In 2009 the Seattle Midwifery School merged with Bastyr University. Its work continues at Bastyr in the Department of Midwifery and Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Annual reports, curriculum materials, meeting minutes, correspondence, publications, photographs, and related materials from the Seattle Midwifery School's programs. The two programs included the Midwifery Educational Program (MEP) and the Education Extension Program (EEP) which was also known as the Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The creators' literary rights have been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Midwifery Education Proram (MEP) CurriculumReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | MEP syllabi, tests, handouts, etc. |
1979-1990 |
| 2 | MEP syllabi, tests, handouts, etc. |
1991-1996 |
| 3 | MEP syllabi, tests, handouts, etc. |
1996-2000 |
| 4 | MEP syllabi, tests, handouts, etc. |
2000-2004 |
| 5 | MEP syllabi, tests, handouts, etc. |
2004-2006 |
International StudyReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 5 | Correspondence, documentation, and travel information for SMS students in St. Lucia, Samoa, Jamaica, Philippines and Vanuatu. |
1982-2001 |
Education Extension Program (EEP)Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 6 | Flyers and materials from EEP courses, seminars and featured speakers. |
1981-1995 |
| 7 | Flyers and materials from EEP courses, seminars and featured speakers. |
1996-2005; undated |
| 8 | Publications, planning, correspondence, sponsored conferences and partnerships of the EEP. |
1986-2009 |
Board of the DirectorsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 9 | SMS Board of Directors meetings (minutes, agendas, handouts) and correspondence. |
1979-1998 |
| 10 | SMS Board of Directors meetings (minutes, agendas, handouts) and correspondence. |
1979-1998 |
DevelopmentReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 10 | Grants, fund-raising events, funding solicitations, and related correspondence. |
1978-1990 |
| 11 | Grants, fund-raising events, funding solicitations, and related correspondence. |
1990-2002 |
Accreditation and AffiliationReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 12 | Accreditation documents for WA state, the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET), the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC), etc. Affiliation proposals for Pacific Lutheran University, Goddard Collage, Bastyr University, etc. |
1983-2000 |
California Challenge Process (CCP)Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 13 | Correspondence, documentation, example exams, etc. from SMS' involvement with the CCP. |
1993-2003 |
Northeast ClassroomReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 13 | Correspondence, documentation and meeting minutes related to SMS' Northeast Classroom, a branch campus. |
1992-2003 |
AdministrationReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 14 | The founding documents, by-laws, correspondence, management, planning, and policy and procedures of SMS. |
1979-2009 |
| 15 | Operations manuals, library information, and preceptor, faculty and student handbooks. |
1979-2009 |
Committees and MeetingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 16 | Various SMS committee information, meeting minutes and agendas, from the Finance Committee, MEP Staff, Management Circle, Development Committee, etc. |
1981-2004 |
Washington State Midwifery LegislationReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 17 | Correspondence, meeting minutes, legislative bills relating the midwifery legislation in WA state. |
1977-2000 |
Publications and ArticlesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 17 | Articles published by or about those related to SMS. |
1971-2004 |
| 18 | SMS Catalogs, newsletters, bulletins, brochures, semi-annual and annual reports, mailings, etc. |
1979-2011 |
Partner OrganizationsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 19 | Newsletters, conferences, special projects, brochures, etc. related to partner organizations like Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA), Midwives' Association of Washington State (MAWS), North American Registry of Midwives (NARM), Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC), and Doulas of North America (DONA). |
1981-2008 |
Architectural Plans and PostersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| tube | ||
| 20 | Architectural plans for SMS at Talaris Campus. |
Undated |
| 21 | Architectural plans for SMS at Talaris Campus. |
Undated |
| 22 | SMS 10th Anniversary and 25th Anniversary posters. |
Undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Seattle Midwifery School--Archives
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
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