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Elaine Taylor-Klaus papers

 Collection
Identifier: W154

Scope and Contents of the Papers

The Elaine Taylor-Klaus papers consist of correspondence, phone logs, meeting agendas, minutes, pins, nametags, videos, as well as pamphlets and brochures from 1989-2007. Elaine Taylor-Klaus advocated for women's reproductive rights and founded Vote Choice, a Georgia PAC, in 1990, she served as a Board member of Planned Parenthood of Georgia (PPG), and she was heavily involved in the Governor's Council of Maternal and Infant Health from 2001-2007. Of particular note is the meeting agendas and minutes of the Governor's Council on Maternal and Infant Health that were held in various cities in Georgia including: Augusta, Albany, Columbus, Savannah, and Atlanta.

Dates

  • Creation: 1989-2007

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use. Some records have been redacted to protect the identity of individuals. In those cases, the original materials have been separated and the redacted copies are available for research.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Georgia State University is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research, subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. Georgia State University may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Biography of Elaine Taylor-Klaus

Elaine Taylor-Klaus has followed a lifelong mission to pursue justice and empowerment. Born 1964 as a third generation Atlantan, Taylor-Klaus graduated Wesleyan University and proceeded to become a CORO Foundation fellow in New York. After completing her education, she focused on women’s rights issues, particularly family planning and choice. She did so by serving on the NYC Commission on the Status of Women, the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and the Governor’s Council for Maternal and Infant Health for the state of Georgia. One of Taylor-Klaus’ most notable acts for the Pro- Choice movement was her creation of one of the largest independent PACs in Georgia, Vote Choice. After marrying David and having three children with ADHD, Elaine turned her activism to Public Health and families with children with learning disabilities. Taylor-Klaus is the co-founder of ImpactADHD, a resource for parents raising children with ADHD. Recently, she created Touchstone Coaching with her husband and business partner.

Extent

4.8 Linear Feet (in 10 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract:

Elaine Taylor-Klaus has followed a lifelong mission to pursue justice and empowerment. The Elaine Taylor-Klaus papers consist of correspondence, phone logs, meeting agendas, minutes, videos, as well as pamphlets and brochures from 1989-2007.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Elaine Taylor-Klaus, 2017.

Related Materials in this Repository

Elaine Taylor-Klaus oral history, 2009 (Activist Women Oral History Project)

Separated to the Special Collections Book Collection

Kirby, D. (2001). Emerging Answers: Research Findings on Programs to Reduce Teen Pregnancy. Washington, DC: National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.

Processing Information

Processed by NaVosha Copeland, June 2017.

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Geographic

Topical

Title
Elaine Taylor Klaus
Subtitle
A Guide to Her Papers at Georgia State University Library
Status
Completed
Author
NaVosha Copeland; Morna Gerrard
Date
22 June 2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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