Health Collection, 1818-1990s (Bulk: 1860s-1980s)
5 boxes; 11 books (3.75 linear ft.)
Collection number: MS 394
Terms of Access and Use:
The collection is open to research according to the regulations of the Sophia Smith Collection.
Material in this collection may be protected by copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy all copyright holders. Permission to publish reproductions or quotations beyond "fair use" must also be obtained from the Sophia Smith Collection as owners of the physical property.
This subject collection documents the evolution of medical and scientific thinking and practice relating to women's health from 1818-1990s. There are small amounts of material on such topics as abortion, birth control, childbirth, eugenics, female genital mutilation, lactation, infant mortality, marriage instruction, mental hygiene, motherhood, nutrition, obstetrics, sexuality, sterilization, and AIDS. Types of materials include articles, books, advertisements, clippings, research materials, reports, surveys, pamphlets, and newsletters from a wide range of authors ranging from misogynist to feminist.
The collection is open to research according to the regulations of the Sophia Smith Collection.
Material in this collection may be protected by copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy all copyright holders. Permission to publish reproductions or quotations beyond "fair use" must also be obtained from the Sophia Smith Collection as owners of the physical property.
Please use the following format when citing materials from this collection:
Health Collection, Sophia Smith Collection, Smith College, Northampton, Mass.
Materials in this subject collection were either purchased or given to the Sophia Smith Collection by various donors.
Periodic additions to collection are expected.
Finding aid revised in 2002 by Katie Kowinski, intern. Introductory text by Kate Weigand. Portions of collection are unprocessed (noted in contents list).
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GENERAL
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Articles, printed material
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Box 1: folder 1
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Bibliography
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Box 1: folder 2
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Care of infants and children: pamphlets,
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1926-28, n.d.
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Box 1: folder 2a
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Childbirth
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Box 1: folder 3
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Clinics
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General
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Box 1: folder 4
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Easter Women's Center, New York
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Box 1: folder 5
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Feminist Women's Health Centers
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Box 1: folder 6
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Women's Community Health Center, Cambridge (MA)
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Box 1: folder 7
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Vermont Women's Health Center, Burlington (VT)
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Box 1: folder 8
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Women's Health Counseling Service, Springfield (MA)
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Box 1
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Women's Health Care Collective, Florence (MA)
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Box 1
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New Hampshire Feminist Health Center
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Box 1
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Somerville (MA) Women's Health Center
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Box 1
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Clitoridectomy: articles,
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1818-1923, n.d.
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Box 1: folder 9
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Health Care system: articles, printed material
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Box 1: folder 10
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Hormone therapy: correspondence,
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1960
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Box 1: folder 10a
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Maternity clothes: pamphlets,
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1921-28, n.d.
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Box 1: folder 10b
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Menstruation
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Kotex flyer,
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1944
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Box 1: folder 10c
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"Marjorie May's Twelfth Birthday": pamphlet,
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1931
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Box 1
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Organizations
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Coalition for the Medical Rights of Women
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Box 1: folder 11
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National Institute of Mental Health: Women's World
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Box 1: folder 12
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National Woman's Health Network
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Box 1: folder 13
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Women's Health Forum
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Box 1: folder 14
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Pregnancy: pamphlets
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1926, n.d.
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Box 1: folder 15
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Our Bodies Ourselves, ed. Boston Women's Health Collection 1st ed. (1970) and second printing (1971)
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1970-71
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Box 1a: folder 1
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Surveys, research
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Box 1a: folder 2
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Women's Health Day: proceedings,
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1980, 1991
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Box 1a: folder 3
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Campaign for Women's Health
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(1991)
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Box 1a: folder 4
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March for Women's Lives,
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2004
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Box 1a: folder 5
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WOMEN AND AIDS [UNPROCESSED]
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Conference papers, published articles, reports (1-319) with index, 2 books, buttons, pamphlets, and stickers,
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circa 1980s-90s
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Box 2
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Conference papers, published articles, and reports (Western Massachusetts focus),
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circa 1980s-90s
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Box 3
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Conference papers, published articles, and reports (some New Jersey material),
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1980s-90s
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Box 4
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BOOKS ON SHELF
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Bissell, Mary Taylor, MD., Physical Development and Exercise for Women,
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(1891)
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Blackwell, Antoinette Brown, Sexes Throughout Nature,
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(1875)
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Boston Women's Health Collective, The New Our Bodies Ourselves,
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(1984)
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Cooke, Cynthia W., M.D. and Susan Dworkin, The Mrs. Guide to a Woman's Health,
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(1979)
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Duffey, Mrs. E.D., What Women Should Know,
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(1884)
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Ehrenreich, Barbara and Deirdre English, Complaints and Disorders: The Sexual Politics of Sickness
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(1973)
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Hosken, Fran, Female Sexual Mutilations: The Facts and Proposals for Action. An Action Guide. (Lexington, MA. Women's International Network News,
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1980)
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Hosken, Fran. The Hosken Report, Genital and Sexual Mutilation of Females, (Second enlarged edition. Lexington, MA. Women's International Network News,and Fourth edition,
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1979 1993)
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Lane, William, Safer Motherhood
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(n.d., circa 1934)
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Lowry, E.B. Dr., Confidences: Tales From a Young Girl Concerning Herself
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(1919)
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MacKeith, Nancy, ed., The New Women's Health Handbook. (London, Virago,
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1978)
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Napheys, George H., The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife and Mother. (Philadelphia, George Maclean, (pages missing; 2 copies)
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1871)
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Pancoast, S., et al., Beautiful Womanhood Guide to Mental and Physical Development. (Chicago, Ziedler,
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1905)
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Rubin, Herman, Eugenics and Sex Harmony: The Sexes, Their Relations and Problems
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(1933)
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Rush, Ann Kent,Getting Clear: Body Work for Women
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(1973)
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Samuels, Mike and Hal Bennett, The Well Body Book
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(1973)
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Shew, Joel, M.D., Letters to Women on Midwifery and the Diseases of Women
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(1878)
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