Jeri Rasmussen papers, 1962-1987.

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Jeri Rasmussen papers, 1962-1987.

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Papers of a Minnesota Democratic Party and abortion rights activist, including biographical and family information; personal correspondence (1962-1987), speech transcripts (1981), and appointment books and calendars (1967-1985); and correspondence, minutes, printed materials, legislative files, newspaper clippings, and related papers reflecting her activities in the pro-choice movements, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, and various women's political and feminist organizations, particularly the Minnesota branches of the Abortion Rights Council and Planned Parenthood. Rasmussen was public relations director of the latter (1978-1985).

8.5 cu. ft. (9 boxes).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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SNAC Resource ID: 6694424

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