Organization records, 1969-1973.

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Organization records, 1969-1973.

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Correspondence, financial files, committee minutes and related papers, printed materials, and legal briefs documenting the efforts of a number of individuals and organizations, led by Frank M. Rarig, to test the constitutionality of the 1873 Minnesota law (Minn. Statutes, Title III, Sec. 29) outlawing abortions. To test that law, Dr. Hodgson performed an abortion and in May, 1970 she was indicted by the Ramsey County grand jury. The resulting case produced a suspended sentence and, while the case was being heard by the Minnesota Supreme Court, the United States Supreme Court handed down the Roe vs. Wade decision (1973) which legalized abortions.

0.75 cu. ft. (1 box).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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