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Preliminary Inventory of the Reproductive Rights National Network records, 1970-1982

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Descriptive Summary

Repository
Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University
Creator
Reproductive Rights National Network.
Title
Reproductive Rights National Network records, 1970-1982
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Extent
200 items

(0.2 lin. ft.)
Abstract
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.
Accession (2009-0077) (200 items; 0.2 lin. ft.; dated 1970-1982) includes an International Planned Parenthood Federation report (Spring 1970), a Reproductive Rights National Network newsletter (1980), and administrative materials from the operations of the R2N2, including proposed platforms and policies, clippings and testimonials, and other miscellaneous notes and material. Subjects include abortion rights and protests; women's sterilization, particularly of Hispanic women; and gay and lesbian rights. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
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Administrative Information

Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
However, collection may contain materials to which the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights form applies. Patrons must sign this form before using this collection.
Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library to use this collection.
Copyright Notice
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], in the Reproductive Rights National Network records, 1970-1982. Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University.
Provenance
Purchase, 2009 (2009-0077), 0.2 lin. ft.
Processing Information
Processed by: Meghan Lyon, December 2008
Encoded by: Meghan Lyon, December 2008
Accession(s) described in this finding aid: 2009-0077
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Historical Note

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.

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Collection Overview

Accession (2009-0077) (200 items; 0.2 lin. ft.; dated 1970-1982) includes an International Planned Parenthood Federation report (Spring 1970), a Reproductive Rights National Network newsletter (1980), and administrative materials from the operations of the R2N2, including proposed platforms and policies, clippings and testimonials, and other miscellaneous notes and materials. Subjects include abortion rights and protests; women's sterilization, particularly of Hispanic women; and gay and lesbian rights. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
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Online Catalog Headings

These and related materials may be found under the following headings in online catalogs.
List of Series in Collection
Accession (2009-0077), 1970-1982
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Detailed Description of Collection

Accession (2009-0077), 1970-1982

(1 box)
Accession (2009-0077) (200 items; 0.2 lin. ft.; dated 1970-1982) includes an International Planned Parenthood Federation report (Spring 1970), a Reproductive Rights National Network newsletter (1980), and administrative materials from the operations of the R2N2, including proposed platforms and policies, clippings and testimonials, and other miscellaneous notes and materials. Subjects include abortion rights and protests; women's sterilization, particularly of Hispanic women; and gay and lesbian rights.
This is an unprocessed collection, and materials have not been arranged beyond their original condition.
Box 1
Reproductive Rights National Network records, 1980-1982
"Population: A Challenge to Environment." The Victor-Bostrom Fund Report for the International Planned Parenthood Federation (No. 13), Spring 1970