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[Identification of item], in the Reproductive Rights National Network records, 1970-1982. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Purchase, 2009 (2009-0077), 0.2 lin. ft.
Processed by: Meghan Lyon, December 2008
Encoded by: Meghan Lyon, December 2008
Updated by: Meghan Lyon, March 2010
Accession(s) described in this finding aid: 2009-0077, 2010-0055
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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
Collection includes an International Planned Parenthood Federation report (Spring 1970); a Reproductive Rights National Network newsletters; publicity and pamphlets from the abortion debate; 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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