Records. Women's Health Federation of America-Women's Voice (inclusive), 1934-1974.

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Records. Women's Health Federation of America-Women's Voice (inclusive), 1934-1974.

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Correspondence, articles, reports, and promotional materials concerning the Women's Health Federation of America, which issued endorsements to a number of questionable persons and products, 1934-1955; Women's Medical Facility, Ltd., a Chicago abortion clinic accused of performing illegal abortions, 1974; Women's National Institute, a generally reputable organization which became involved in promotion of Vick Chemical Company's cold remedies, 1938-39; and WOMEN'S VOICE, an anti-Semitic, anti-vaccination newsletter published by Mrs. Lyrl Clark Van Hyning, 1960.

4 folders.

American Medical Association,James S. Todd Memorial Library

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American Medical Association,James S. Todd Memorial Library

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