While You're Waiting...Things to do Before the Baby Comes booklet by Davol Rubber Company

Item — Folder: 16 Davol Rubber Company: "While You're Waiting...1957

Identifier: 2013-45

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Scope and Contents

The record consists of one (1) copy of the publication “While You’re Waiting…Things to do Before the Baby Comes” by the Davol Rubber Company. This publication was created by the Davol Rubber Company of Providence, Rhode Island in 1957 for expectant mothers.

Dates

Creation: 1957

Creator

Davol Rubber Company, Providence. (1874-) (Organization)

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

No special restrictions unless otherwise specified.

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical / Historical

The Davol Rubber Company was founded in Providence in 1874 to produce rubber medical and surgical devices, such as hot water bottles and catheters. In 1934, the company began the manufacture of the Foley catheter.

Davol Rubber Company is an historic industrial site at Davol Square, at Point and Eddy Streets in Providence, Rhode Island. The building was constructed in 1880 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It is located adjacent to the historic South Street Station, which is currently being renovated.

In 1971 the Davol Rubber Company opened a new facility in nearby Cranston, Rhode Island. The company was acquired by C.R. Bard, Inc. of New Jersey in 1980. The Davol Company, as it is currently known, is now located in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Extent

.02 Cubic Feet (1 folder) ; 1 booklet (5.5” X 5.5”)

Additional Description

Rhode Island Digital Archives

Digital Record

Custodial History

This publication was created by the Davol Rubber Company of Providence, Rhode Island in 1957 for expectant mothers. It was donated to the Rhode Island State Archives by Mr. Alvin Schaut in his mother’s name, Hildagarde Schaut on August 29, 2013.