Reproductive Health Ephemera Collection, 1826-2009 and undated

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Summary

Abstract:
The Reproductive Health Ephemera Collection consists of pamphlets, flyers, brochures, booklets, bumper stickers and other items that document the work of organizations concerned with women's reproductive health and reproductive rights, largely in the United States and United Kingdom. Collections contains items from both pro-choice and pro-life organizations. Also includes advertisements and information about products related to birth control and to ideas of vaginal hygiene (such as diaphragms, suppositories, and douching products). Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture and the History of Medicine Collections at Duke University.
Extent:
3.25 Linear Feet (3 boxes, 2 oversize folders)
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11334

Background

Scope and content:

The Reproductive Health Ephemera Collection includes pamphlets, newsletters, flyers, booklets, bumper stickers, and other miscellany from a range of organizations and events related to abortion rights, sexual health, and reproductive health care. Collection contains items from both pro-choice and pro-life organizations. Also includes advertisements and information about products related to birth control and to ideas of vaginal hygiene (such as diaphragms, suppositories, and douching products).

Some early 20th century printed materials relate to Margaret Sanger's organizations, including the National Committee on Federal Legislation for Birth Control and the American Birth Control League. These items relate to birth control strategies and legal rights, population control, women's health, and strained economic conditions of large families.

Acquisition information:

The Reproductive Health Ephemera Collection was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as purchases from 2012 to 2021; as purchases from Caroliniana Rare Books, Linda Lacy, Second Life Books, Peter L. Masi - books, Michael R. Thompson Rare Books, Eclectibles, Bolerium Books, and Between the Covers Rare Books in 2022-2023; as a gift from Carmine Prioli in 2022 and from Jacqueline Wachholz in 2023.

Portions of the collection consists of ephemera acquired through the Lisa Unger Baskin Collection.

Portions of this collection were transferred from the Ann Barr Snitow papers.

Processing information:

Processed by Laura Micham and Katrina Martin, November 2016.

Updated by Laurin Penland, April 2017 and in June 2021.

Updated with 2016 additions by Laura Micham, October 2021.

Updated by Tracy M. Jackson, October 2021, May 2022.

Updated by Leah Tams, August 2022, November 2022, December 2022, April 2023, July 2023, November 2023.

Updated by Meghan Lyon, Dec. 2023.

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2013-0002, 2014-0013, 2014-0030, 2014-0160, 2016-0238, 2017-0065, 2018-0065, 2021-0037, 2021-0107, 2022-0075, 2022-0081, 2022-0131, 2022-0133, 2022-0166, 2022-0188, 2022-0197, 2023-0022, 2023-0023, 2023-0028, 2023-0049, 2023-0104, 2023-0180, 2023-0201. Also includes some items from 2015-0050 (Lisa Unger Baskin Collection).

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[Identification of item], Reproductive Health Ephemera Collection, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

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