Takey Crist papers, 1944-2002 and undated

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Summary

Creator:
Crist, Takey
Extent:
64.6 Linear Feet
21,903 Items
Language:
English.
Collection ID:
RL.00270

Background

Scope and content:

Accession 2002-149(778 items, 22.0 linear feet; dated 1971-2001) contains files of abortion, pregnancy, and hysterectomy malpractice cases in which Crist served as a consultant or codefendant along with the Crist Clinic. There is also printed material on reproductive topics. Also includes 2 VHS videocassettes; 6 color slides; 30 black-and-white and 2 color photographs. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.

Addition 2003-007 (67 items, 7.3 linear ft.; undated) is composed of 16mm films used by "Crist Clinic Audio Visuals" in health education programs (undated). The clinic also offered the films for sale or rent to educators, students, doctors, parents, and others. The majority of the films focus on sex education for children and teenagers. Topics include puberty and menstruation, sex and sexuality, sexual orientation, lifestyle choices, and sexually transmitted diseases. Other topics include abortion; pregnancy and childbirth; infant care and nutrition; marriage and parenting; and drug and alcohol abuse.

Addition 2003-118 is comprised of materials related to the issue of abortion and the anti-abortion movement, and consists primarily of documents pertaining to lawsuits involving Dr. Crist as a litigant or witness, including correspondence, transcripts, depositions, photographs, and other legal papers (1975-1993). Also contains files on organizations including the National Abortion Federation and NARAL (1982-2002 and undated); subject files; research material assembled by Dr. Crist, including publications; correspondence; and newspaper clippings.

Addition 2004-098 (10,158 items, 16.7 lin. ft.; dated 1962-1980s, bulk 1962-1972) comprises personal and professional correspondence and subject files (1960s-early 1970s) documenting Crist's medical training, internship, residency, and then his position as Assistant Professor at UNC Chapel Hill, especially his involvement in increased access to therapeutic abortions and health services; the development of abortion techniques; and sex and contraceptive education on and off campus. Also includes writings and speeches; patient notes (redacted); grant, research, and conference files; and printed materials, including clippings, articles, and pamphlets. Some anti-abortion materials in boxes 3-5 contain graphic imagery.

Addition 2006-098 (400 items, 0.8 lin. ft.; dated 1944-1978) consists of personal files, including medical licenses and report cards; abortion series files, 1971-2000, including general correspondence, correspondence concerning the National Organization of Women and the National Coalition of Abortion Providers; newsletters; printed material about the ordinance lawsuit; photographs of demonstrators, 1985; and subject files, 1960-1972, created while at UNC including files about conferences, homosexuality, consultation work for family planning, studies conducted while at UNC Medical School, speaking engagements on sex education; and Health Education Clinic finances. Interfiled in existing collection.

Addition 2007-043 (13,125 items, 21.0 linear feet) contains subject files that chronicle the history of the Crist Clinic from the opening of the clinic in 1973 to the early 21st century. The majority of the files contain Takey Crist's clippings on medical topics and issues relating to sex education and women's health care. Many files also refer to issues of significance for physicians running a private clinic.

Biographical / historical:

Physician in Jacksonville, N.C., and long-time supporter of women's reproductive rights. Operator of the Crist Clinic for Women, which provides a variety of women's healthcare services, including abortions.

Acquisition information:
The Takey Crist Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift from 2002-2007.
Processing information:

Processed by Erin Lawrimore; Johanna Schoen, completed June 18, 2002

Additions processed by Elizabeth Arnold; Alice Poffinberger; Edward Philpot; Anna Navrotskaya; John Mayrose

Last updated May 9, 2007

Encoded by Ruth E. Bryan; Erin Lawrimore; Elizabeth Arnold; John Mayrose

This collection/accession is unprocessed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.

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The majority of the collection is open for research. Accession 2002-0149 is closed to research.

Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.

All or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. There may be a 48-hour delay in obtaining these materials.

Most of the audiovisual components in this accession are not immediately accessible because they require further processing before use. Unless otherwise noted, Technical Services staff need to reformat for use copies of the films.

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[Identification of item], Takey Crist Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.