Isle of Man Ballamona Hospital: Obligation Book Volume containing 'obligation' forms, each of which has been completed by a member of staff at the start of employment at the Hospital, thereby committing to abiding by the Hospital rules described in the obligation. Information captured includes: - name; - commencement of service date; - previous occupation and residence; - name of person(s) recommending the new member of staff; - age; - social state; - date and reason for leaving. Arrangement within the volume is chronological by start date. Staff completing an obligation form in this volume including nursing staff; domestic staff; maintenance, grounds and farming staff. 1913-1948