Prostitution Collection 1834-1975

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Prostitution Collection 1834-1975

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Collection consists almost entirely of printed materials, also includes handbills, reports, speeches, trial transcripts, a Smith College course syllabus and unpublished paper, and an audiotape of The Dick Cavett Show on the legalization of prostitution. Focus on the United States and England, some items on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

2 boxes; 3 books; (.75 linear ft.)

eng,

Sophia Smith Collection

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SNAC Resource ID: 6322693

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