Reproductive Rights National Network Records 1970-1985

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Reproductive Rights National Network Records 1970-1985

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Reproductive rights advocacy group. Records contain materials on political actions and activities; abortion legislation; affiliate organizations; women's clinics across the U.S.; and subject files. Member organization and subject files comprise the bulk of the records. In addition there are significant materials on allied organizations. Subject files include abortion; sterilization; other women's health issues; and the anti-abortion movement.

18 boxes; (8.25 linear ft.)

eng,

Sophia Smith Collection

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SNAC Resource ID: 6323124

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Committee for Abortion Rights and Against Sterilization Abuse (New York, N.Y.)

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Reproductive Rights National Network

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The Reproductive Rights National Network formed in 1978 in response to the nationwide abortion debate launched by Roe v. Wade. It eventually included about 50 feminist organizations and devoted itself to making reproductive choices available for all women. R2N2 campaigned for safe abortions; for the right of gay couples to adopt and raise children; and against the sterilization of poor or "unfit" mothers. It disbanded in 1984. From the description of Reproductive Rights National Netw...