Watumull Foundation Records 1929-1992

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Watumull Foundation Records 1929-1992

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Philanthropic foundation. Records consist primarily of correspondence with Ellen Watumull, Margaret Sanger, Shrimati Dhanvanthi Rama Rau, and others about birth control, particularly in India. There is also material documenting the Planned Parenthood meeting in 1969 and the Planned Parenthood Center of Los Angeles. Included are miscellaneous materials about Margaret Sanger and birth control.

1 box; (1.25 linear ft.)

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Sophia Smith Collection

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SNAC Resource ID: 6322973

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Sanger, Margaret, 1879-1966

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Watumull Foundation

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