Buck, Pearl S. (Pearl Sydenstricker), 1892-1973
Person
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Biography collection
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00393
Abstract
This collection consists of biographical material on both famous and lesser-known women and men. For the most part, there is only a small amount of material on each individual. Materials typically include published and unpublished biographical sketches, books, correspondence, diaries, genealogies, photographs, and published and unpublished writings.
Dates of Materials:
1771-1995; Majority of material found within 1920-1970
Florence Rose papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00134
Abstract
Public relations specialist; executive secretary; Director, Meals for Millions; birth control activist; and lobbyist. Major subjects reflected in the Rose papers include the birth control movement in the U.S., relations between African-Americans and Planned Parenthood, the politics of American hunger relief and prevention efforts in developing countries, and the life and legacy of Margaret Sanger. Individuals represented in the papers include Margaret Sanger, Pearl S. Buck, Havelock Ellis,...
Dates of Materials:
1832 - 1970; Majority of material found within 1920-1969
Margaret Sanger papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00138
Abstract
Birth control advocate and nurse. Sanger, a sex reform activist, fought for women's rights to use contraceptives and founded both the national and international Planned Parenthood Federations. Papers include correspondence, writings, organizational and conference materials documenting her leadership of the American and international birth control movements. Also included are records of activities and events related to Sanger's personal life, tributes, travels, art work, family materials,...
Dates of Materials:
1761 - 1995; Majority of material found within 1900-1966
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts records
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00359
Abstract
Birth control advocacy organization. The records provide a unique source for the study of the establishment and development of an organization largely run by women. They document the half-century struggle to revoke the Massachusetts Comstock Laws through state initiative and referendum voting (1942, 1948) campaigns for the right to disseminate information on birth control. Also of interest are letters to and from Margaret Sanger, and from General Douglas MacArthur forbidding Sanger from...
Dates of Materials:
1859-2002; Majority of material found within 1916-1960
- Smith College Special Collections
- Neilson Library, 7 Neilson Drive
- Northampton, Massachusetts, 01063
- specialcollections@smith.edu
- 413-585-2970
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