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Identifier

Accession 464

Inclusive Dates

1955-1985, nd

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

13,000 pieces, 6.50 linear feet

Language

English;

Historical Note

The Abortion Interest Movement (AIM) was organized in March 1969 and developed as an extension of the People for Abortion Reform/Repeal. Its purpose is “to educate the citizens of South Carolina about the need for modern abortion legislation.”

Scope and Content Note

The Abortion Interest Movement of South Carolina Records consist of correspondence, newspaper clippings, newsletters from the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL), statements concerning legal actions from the American Civil Liberties Union, issues of the National NOW Times (National Organization of Women), brochures, studies concerning abortions, and pamphlets and notes. The collection offers a good source of information on the movement to repeal abortion laws not only in South Carolina but also in other parts of the United States and in Europe. The Abortion Interest Movement (AIM) was organized in March 1969 and developed as an extension of the People for Abortion Reform/Repeal. Its purpose is “to educate the citizens of South Carolina about the need for modern abortion legislation.”

Provenance

The papers of Abortion Interest Movement of South Carolina Records were deposited at the Winthrop Archives by Anne Bellew on June 15, 1982.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Abortion Interest Movement of South Carolina Records - Accession 464

LC Subject Headings

Abortion Interest Movement of South Carolina--Archives; National Abortion Rights Action League; Abortion--Law and legislation--South Carolina--History; Abortion--Law and legislation--United States--History

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