Finding aid for the Education for Freedom of Choice in Ohio Photographs
Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Education for Freedom of Choice in Ohio
Title: Education for Freedom of Choice in Ohio Photographs
Dates: 1970-1980
Extent: 0.40 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: Education for Freedom of Choice in Ohio (f. ca. 1976), with offices in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, was organized for the purpose of educating people on all aspects of problem pregnancy. The organization receives material from various abortion groups throughout Ohio, both pro-choice and anti-choice groups, although it is a pro-choice organization. It channels this information to the public, its primary goal being to inform women facing problem pregnancy of the legal options available to them. The collection consists of individual and group portraits, including Sherrod Brown, Louis Stokes, and Rabbi Balfour Brickner. Also includes views of demonstrations and rallies for and against abortion rights.
PG Number PG 379
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English

History of Education for Freedom of Choice in Ohio

Education for Freedom of Choice in Ohio (f. ca. 1976), with offices in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, was organized for the purpose of educating people on all aspects of problem pregnancy. The organization receives information from various abortion groups throughout Ohio, both pro-choice and anti-choice groups, although Education for Freedom of Choice in Ohio is a pro-choice organization. The organization then channels this information to the public, its primary goal being to inform women facing problem pregnancy of the legal options available to them.

Scope and Content

The Education for Freedom of Choice in Ohio Photographs, ca. 1970s-1980s, consist of individual and group portraits, including Sherrod Brown, Louis Stokes, and Rabbi Balfour Brickner. Also includes views of demonstrations and rallies for and against abortion rights.

The collection includes 140 black and white and color photographs that measure 8 x 10 inches and smaller. It also includes 355 black and white and color negatives and 8 black and white proof sheets that measure 8 x 10 inches.

This collection will be useful to researchers studying the history of women and the abortion rights movement in Cleveland, Ohio.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection has been retained in original order.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Related Material

The researcher should also consult MS 4227 Education for Freedom of Choice in Ohio Records.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

Abortion counseling -- Ohio -- Photographs.
Education for Freedom of Choice in Ohio -- Photograph collections.
Pro-choice movement -- Ohio -- Photographs.
Pro-life movement -- Ohio -- Photographs.

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] PG 379 Education for Freedom of Choice in Ohio Photographs, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio

Acquisition Information

These photographs were removed from MS 4227 Education for Freedom of Choice in Ohio Records. Gifts of Education for Freedom of Choice in Ohio in 1984 and 1985.