Papers, 1881-1972 (inclusive), 1883-1950 (bulk).

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Papers, 1881-1972 (inclusive), 1883-1950 (bulk).

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Contains Dickinson's patient case records, ca.1883-ca.1934; research and writing files; and correspondence, mostly from 1938 to 1950, recording Dickinson's work on anatomical models at the New York Academy of Medicine and his involvement in the Birth Control Federation of America (BCF), National Committee on Maternal Health (NCMH), Euthanasia Society of America, and in several professional societies. Includes correspondence with women professionals such as authors, marriage counselors, and physicians. Letters, 1939-1950, with Margaret Sanger contain her recollections of beginning of the birth control movement and reflect her friendship with Dickinson. Other subjects of correspondence concern change of name of BCF to Planned Parenthood Federation of America; contraceptive supplies, especially those developed by Ortho Products, Inc.; an NCMH proposal in 1936 about cost of manufacturing chemical contraceptives; and Dickinson's editing and medical illustrating. Research material contains drafts of books on sexual anatomy, etc. with original drawings; manuscripts of papers he gave, often accompanied by research notes and drawings, on such subjects as cancer of the ovaries; drafts of research reports and talks; and reprints. Case records contain patient history, anatomical sketches, notes, and correspondence. In some cases, name of patient has been deleted. Other material includes lantern slides, negatives, and engraving plates (mostly medical illustrations); sketchbooks; and sketches of colleagues, some with annotations.

22 cubic ft. in 22 record cartons.

Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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