Manuscript Collection
Files
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Identifier
Accession 66
Inclusive Dates
1966-1975
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
1500 pieces, .75 linear feet
Language
English
Historical Note
The South Carolina Clergy Consultation Service For Problem Pregnancy was organized in 1970 by Jack Crandall and Alan Elmore as "a statewide organization of ministers who feel that it is our moral, pastoral, and religious obligation to provide compassion and help to women who are confronted with problem pregnancies." The organization was affiliated with the National Clergy Consultation Service founded by Rev. Howard Moody and Arlene Carmen.
Scope and Content Note
The South Carolina Clergy Consultation Service For Problem Pregnancy Records consist of correspondence, financial records, case study questionnaires and reference materials, documenting the efforts of the Pro-Choice organization (SCCCS) to provide counseling service for women seeking abortions. The SCCCS opened its services in 1970. Correspondents include Rev. Howard Moody, National Clergy Consultation Service Coordinator; South Carolina Senators Ernest F. Hollings, and Strom Thurmond; and South Carolina Congressman James R. Mann.
Provenance
The records of the South Carolina Clergy Consultation Service for Problem Pregnancy (SCCCS) Records were deposited on October 13, 1976, by Mrs. Ann Bellew, President of AIM, (Abortion Interest Movement).
Keywords
Women, Women's History, Abortion, Counseling
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "South Carolina Clergy Consultation Service For Problem Pregnancy Records - Accession 66". Finding Aid 226.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/226
LC Subject Headings
South Carolina Clergy Consultation Service for Problem Pregnancies--Archives; Moody, Howard, 1921-2012--Correspondence; Hollings, Ernest F., 1922-2019--Correspondence; Thurmond, Strom, 1902-2003--Correspondence; Mann, James R. (James Robert), 1920-2010--Correspondence; Pastoral counseling--South Carolina; Unwanted pregnancy--South Carolina; Pregnant women--Pastoral counseling of--South Carolina
Included in
Counseling Commons, Women's Health Commons, Women's History Commons
