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Women's Health and Abortion Project collection
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SCA326-GA370
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2 cm of textual records
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Administrative history
The Women's Health and Abortion Project was established in New York City initially to support opposition to anti-abortion laws. The organization also provided low cost abortions, education, doctor referrals, and more to female patients with an emphasis on women having knowledge of, and control over, their own bodies and medical procedures.
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Scope and content
Collection consists of an envelope of materials from the Women's Health and Abortion Project of New York that was sent to Pat Larson of Boston. Included in the envelope are:
- Health-Pac Bulletin March 1970;
- Protocol and Responsibilities - Obstetrical Service;
- Abortions in New York City 1970-1971;
- Women and Health Care;
- Know your hospital;
- Women and Contraceptives;
- Family planning and gyn patients;
- A short reading list for women who want to talk to each other about their bodies and their health;
- Are you on the pill.
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Purchased in 2017 from Bernard Quaritch.
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English