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Planned Parenthood Southeast records

 Collection
Identifier: W084

Scope and Contents of the Records

Planned Parenthood Southeast Records are comprised primarily of files, 1955-2011, from the office of Planned Parenthood Southeast, and its predecessors, Planned Parenthood of the Atlanta Area and Planned Parenthood of Georgia. The records are organized in 13 series, which reflect Planned Parenthood Southeast's organization, its activities (both internal and external), as well as special formats of the records. The series are: I. Administrative Files; II. President/CEO Files; III. Legislative Files; IV. Office Files; V. Legal; VI. Campaigns and Projects; VII. Media and Publicity Files; VIII. Event Files; IX. Training Files; X. Development Files; XI. Subject Files; XII. Artifacts and Textiles; XIII. Audiovisual Materials and Scrapbooks.

Dates

  • Creation: 1940, 1955-2011
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1972-2008

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Access to certain files, as noted on the inventory, is restricted for 75 years from the date of creation.

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.

History of Planned Parenthood Southeast

Margaret Sanger, a practicing nurse, began Planned Parenthood New York in 1916 to provide family planning services for low income and immigrant women. Decisive legislation in the 1930s legalized birth control in New York, Vermont and Connecticut, and gradually, as legislation allowed, Sanger was able to disseminate information on birth control methods through opening health clinics across the nation.

The Atlanta, Georgia affiliate of Planned Parenthood was founded in 1964 by Mrs. Herbert (Esther) Taylor. Mrs. Taylor brought together representatives of churches, professionals and businesses to organize what was then called the Planned Parenthood Association of the Atlanta Area, Inc., (PPAA) and later (in the 1980s) simply referred to as Planned Parenthood of Atlanta. At the time of PPAA's founding, Fulton County had one of the highest rates of infant mortality in the nation: statistics showed 50,000 women in greater Atlanta between the ages of 15 and 45 needed family planning services but could not afford a private physician. In 1966, the first Planned Parenthood clinic opened at the Bethlehem Community Center, and by 1974 Planned Parenthood of Atlanta was operating nine clinics throughout the Atlanta area, serving 7,000 patients a year.

In 1997, clinic outreach was further expanded when Planned Parenthood of East-Central Georgia joined with Planned Parenthood of the Atlanta Area to become Planned Parenthood of Georgia. In 2010, Planned Parenthood Georgia combined with the Alabama and Mississippi affiliates, and together they became Planned Parenthood Southeast.

The Planned Parenthood Action Fund of Georgia is a pro-choice advocacy organization. A separate entity from Planned Parenthood Southeast, the Action Fund's mission is to advance and defend reproductive freedom for all through fund raising for lobbyists to elect pro-choice leaders, tirelessly advocating on behalf of women, men and young people who rely on Planned Parenthood to provide reproductive choice.

Extent

64.8 Linear Feet (in 115 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract:

Founded in 1964, Planned Parenthood Southeast provides voluntary family planning services and education. The Atlanta-based organization's records, 1955-2011 (bulk 1972-2008), reflect its administration, projects, daily operations, and engagement with legislative issues, as well as that of its predecessors, Planned Parenthood of the Atlanta Area and Planned Parenthood of Georgia.

Arrangement

Arranged in 12 series.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Planned Parenthood Southeast, 2010 and 2011.

Online Access:

Several items have been digitized and are available online at Georgia State University Library Digital Collections.

Separated Materials

Separated to Women's Printed Collection: Periodicals (W-Periodicals), see finding aid or online catalog for access

  1. American Prospect, "Body Politics," Fall 2001
  2. Family Planning Perspectives Cumulative Index, Volumes 1-20, 1969-1988

Separated to Women's Printed Collection: Spec Books, see online catalog for access

  1. Abortion: need, services and policies. Georgia. New York, N.Y.: Alan Guttmacher Institute, 1979
  2. Abortion and the Holocaust: Twisting the Language. Washington, D.C: Religious Coalition for Abortion Rights, 1987. Print.
  3. Birth control handbook. co-editors, Donna Cherniak, Allan Feingold. 5th ed., rev. Publisher: Montreal: [s.n.], (Journal Offset Inc.), 1970
  4. Brush, Doug., et al. The Courage to Change: A Report On Substance Abuse in Georgia. Atlanta, Ga.: Georgia Council on Substance Abuse, 2001. Print.
  5. Colvin, Gregory L, and Lowell Finley. The Rules of the Game: An Election Year Legal Guide for Nonprofit Organizations. Washington DC: Alliance for Justice, 1996. Print.
  6. Creating hope for humanity: planned parenthood: our story and vision for the future. Planned Parenthood Federation of America. New York: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, 2002
  7. David, Henry Philip. Born Unwanted: Developmental Effects of Denied Abortion. New York: Prague: Springer Pub. Co., 1988
  8. Department of Finance and Contraceptive Supply, State Family Planning Commission, Chinese Contraceptives, undated
  9. Family Planning International Assistance: Investing in Women, Families, and the Future. New York, NY: PPFA, 1994. Print.
  10. Fay, Joseph, and Mary G. Umbel. Human Development Series: A Sexuality Education Program for Adolescents. York, Pa: Planned Parenthood of Central Pennsylvania, Education and Training Department, 1981. Print.
  11. Hamburg, David A., Preventing Contemporary Intergroup Violence. New York, N.Y.: Carnegie Corporation, 1993 [?]
  12. Kingsley, Elizabeth. E-advocacy for Nonprofits: The Law of Lobbying and Election-Related Activity on the Net. Washington, D.C: Alliance for Justice, 2000. Print.
  13. Lincoln, Richard, Frederick S. Jaffe, and Linda Ambrose. 11 Million Teenagers: What Can Be Done About the Epidemic of Adolescent Pregnancies in the United States. New York: Alan Guttmacher Institute, 1976
  14. Maguire, Marjorie R, and Daniel C. Maguire. Abortion: A Guide to Making Ethical Choices. Washington, D.C: Catholics for a Free Choice, 1983.
  15. Marijuana, Facts for Teens. Bethesda, Md.?: National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, 1998. Print.
  16. NARAL Pro-Choice American Foundation, and National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League. Who Decides?: The Status of Women's Reproductive Rights in the United States. 15th ed. ed., Washington, D.C., NARAL Foundation, 2006.
  17. Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Brand Filter, 2006
  18. Planned Parenthood Federation of America. A Tradition of Choice: Planned Parenthood at 70. New York, NY: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, 1986. Print.
  19. Planned Parenthood Federation of America. A Tradition of Choice: Planned Parenthood at 75. New York, NY: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, 1991. Print.
  20. Proceedings of Conference on Legal Abortion Services in Georgia, Georgia Mental Health Institute. At[l]anta, Georgia, November 4-5, 1971
  21. The quinacrine debate and beyond: exploring the challenges of reproductive health technology development and introduction. [Amy Allina ... et al.]. Washington, DC: Reproductive Health Technologies Project, 2002
  22. Rockett, Laurie R, and Martha L. Gershun. (c)(3)s (c)(4)s & Pacs: A Primer on Political Activities and Tax Exempt Organizations. Mamaroneck, NY: ProChoice Resource Center, 2000. Print.
  23. Schadler, B H. The Connection: Strategies for Creating and Operating 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, and Pacs. Washington, D.C: Alliance for Justice, 1998. Print.
  24. Shattering the Dreams of Young Women: The Tragic Consequences of Parental Involvement Laws. New York: ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project, 1991. Print.
  25. Teenage Pregnancy: The Problem That Hasn't Gone Away. New York: Alan Guttmacher Institute, 1981
  26. A Turn to the Right: A Guide to Religious Right Influence in the 103rd/104th Congress. Washington, D.C: People for the American Way, 1995. Print.
  27. What If Roe Fell?: The State-by-State Consequences of Overturning Roe V. Wade. New York, NY: Center for Reproductive Rights, 2004. Print.
  28. What you can do about drug use in America. Rockville, MD (5600 Fishers Lane, Rockwall II, Rockville 20857): U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration, Office for Substance Abuse Prevention, 1991
  29. Who Decides? A State-by-State Report on the Status of Women's Reproductive Rights. Washington, D.C: NARAL Foundation, 2000. Print.
  30. Who Decides? The Status of Women's Reproductive Rights in the United States. NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation, January 2007
  31. Who Decides? The Status of Women's Reproductive Rights in the United States. Washington, D.C: NARAL Foundation, 2006. Print.
  32. Winning Through Reason, Not Fear: Meeting the Challenge of the Religious Right. Washington, D.C: People for the American Way, 1994. Print.
  33. Worry-free Lobbying for Nonprofits: How to Use the 501(h) Election to Maximize Effectiveness. Washington, DC: Alliance for Justice, 2000. Print.
  34. Schreider, Corinne. Action/impact: Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be: a Manual for Family Planning Advocates. New York, N.Y: Planned Parenthood of New York City, 1988. Print.

Separated to Women's Printed Collection: Pamphlets (W-Pamphlets) see finding aid for access

  1. 8 Arguments for Keeping Government Out of Your Family's Life (Planned Parenthood Federation of America) [Family planning--Law and legislation] 1989, F-1
  2. 8 Tips for Good Mammograms (American Cancer Society) [Breast--Cancer--Prevention] undated, B-1
  3. 25 Years of Serving the World: Investing in Women, Their Families and the Future (Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.) [Family Planning--Methods--Handbooks] 1996, F-1
  4. 1992 Pro-Choice Elections Committee Candidate Report Card, Nov. 3 General Election Edition (Planned Parenthood Action Fund of Georgia) [Elections--Georgia] undated, E-1
  5. 1993 Pro-Choice Elections Committee Candidate Report Card (Planned Parenthood Action Fund of Georgia) [Elections--Georgia] undated, E-2
  6. 1994 Pro-Choice Elections Committee Candidate Report Card July 19 Primary (Pro-Choice Elections Committee) [Elections--Georgia] undated, E-1
  7. 1994 Pro-Choice Elections Committee Candidate Report Card July 19 Primary (Pro-Choice Elections Committee) [Elections--Georgia] undated, E-1
  8. Abortion and the Holocaust: Twisting the Language (The Religious Coalition for Abortion Rights) [Abortion--Religious aspects] 1987; 1990, A-1
  9. Advice from Teens on buying...Condoms (Center for Population Options) [Condom use--United States] 1988, C-1
  10. America's Best Kept Secret Emergency Contraception: An Important Option for Women (Planned Parenthood of Georgia) [Emergency contraceptives--United States] July 1999, E-1
  11. Bible Favors Abortion (Graham Spurgeon) [Abortion--Religious aspects] undated, A-1
  12. Bush Administration Promises to Make Abortion Illegal...It's A Deadly Promise (Planned Parenthood of the Atlanta Area) [Abortion--Law and legislation] 1989, A-1
  13. Child; Am I Parental Material? (Network Publications) [Family Planning--Methods--Handbooks] undated, F-1
  14. Congressional Scorecard (Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Inc.) [Political Participation] January 1999, P-1
  15. Countering the Radical Right: The 1994 Guide for Pro-Choice Candidates (Voters for Choice) [Political Participation] undated, P/Q-1
  16. Dear Governor Miller... Letters from Planned Parenthood Downtown Center Clients (Planned Parenthood of Atlanta Area) [Political Participation] 1993, P/Q-1
  17. Emergency Contraception: Second Chance to Prevent Pregnancy (Planned Parenthood of Georgia, Inc.) [Contraceptives--United States] undated, C-2
  18. Faces of Planned Parenthood: You May Know Some of Our Clients. Now, Meet Some of Our Supporters...(Planned Parenthood of Georgia, Inc.) [Planned Parenthood of Georgia, Inc.] January 2005, P/Q-1
  19. Family Planning International Assistance: Investing in Women, Families, and the Future (Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.--Global Vision Program) [Planned Parenthood of Georgia, Inc.] 1994, P/Q-1
  20. Far Right: Speaking for Themselves (Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.) [Pro-life movement] September 1990, P/Q-1
  21. Feeling Good About Growing Up (Planned Parenthood Federation of America) [Sex Education] June 1993, S-1
  22. Get a Mammogram and Pap Test at No Charge (Breast Test and More" Partners) [Health] undated, H-1
  23. Get a Mammogram: A Picture That Can Save Your Life, Medicare Covers Mammograms (Department of Health and Human Services Health Care Financing Administration) [Breast--Cancer--Prevention] 1995, B-1
  24. Governor's Special Council on Family Planning (Governor's Special Council on Family Planning) [Family Planning--Methods--Handbooks] undated, F-1
  25. Growing Up and Liking It: A Parent's Guide to Early Adolescence (Personal Products) [Parenting--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.] September 1990, P/Q-1
  26. Having Your Period (Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.) [Reproductive health] February 1989, R-1
  27. Is a fetus a person--according to the Bible? (Religious Coalition for Abortion Rights) [Abortion--Religious aspects]
  28. Five Ways To Prevent Abortion (And One Way That Won't) [Abortion]
  29. Choice - Legal Abortion: Arguments Pro & Con [Abortion]
  30. Keeping Clean for a Healthy Attractive You! (Education Department of Planned Parenthood Association of Mohawk Valley Utica, N.Y.) [Health] January 1985, H-1
  31. Legal Rights of Louisiana Women (NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.) [National Organization for Women--Legal Defense and Education Fund] 1972, N-1
  32. Menopause: Another Change in Life (Planned Parenthood) [Reproductive health] December 2001, R-1
  33. Minors' Rights to Confidential Reproductive Health Care In Georgia (Georgia Campaign for Pregnancy Prevention, G-CAPP) [Reproductive health] February 2001, R-1
  34. Mission and Policy Statements (Planned Parenthood of America, Inc.) [Planned Parenthood of Georgia, Inc.] April 1998, P/Q-1
  35. Nine Reasons Why Abortion Are Legal (Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.) [Abortion--Law and legislation] 1985; 1989, A-1
  36. October is National Family Sexuality Education Month (Planned Parenthood Federation of America) [Sex education--methods--United States] 2004, S-1
  37. The Older You Get, The More You Need A Mammogram (American Cancer Society) [Breast--Cancer--Prevention) undated, B-1
  38. Planned Parenthood Action Fund Responsible Choices: Congressional Scorecard(Planned Parenthood Action Fund) [Legislation--Georgia) January 1999, L-1
  39. PPFAct Book: A Reproductive Guide to Reproductive Health Issues and Services (Planned Parenthood of America, Inc.) [Family Planning--Methods--Handbook] June 1996, F-1
  40. Planned Parenthood of Atlanta: Bound By A Common Philosophy (Planned Parenthood of Atlanta) [Planned Parenthood of Georgia, Inc.] 1990, P/Q-1
  41. Planned Parenthood of Georgia and Planned Giving...A Responsible Choice (Planned Parenthood of Georgia) [Planned Parenthood of Georgia, Inc.] undated, P/Q-1
  42. Pregnancy Information for Teens: Understanding Georgia's New Parental Notification Law (Planned Parenthood of Atlanta) [Abortion--Law and legislation] undated, A-1
  43. Protecting Future Fertility or Why Barbara Can't Have a Baby (Planned Parenthood of Atlanta) [Sexually transmitted diseases] 1986, S-2
  44. Questions and Answers (Planned Parenthood Atlanta) [Planned Parenthood of Georgia, Inc.] circa 1993, Q/R-1
  45. Reflections of a Catholic Theologian on Visiting an Abortion Clinic (Abortion--Religious aspects) undated, A-1
  46. Responsible Choices Action Agenda (Planned Parenthood) [Family Planning-- Methods--Handbooks] May 1998, F-1
  47. Responsible Choices Congressional Scorecard -- (Planned Parenthood Action Fund) [Legislation] January 1999, L-1
  48. Sex and Disease: What You Need to Know (Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.) [Sexually transmitted diseases] June 1988, S-2
  49. Sexual Assault is a Crime...a Crime about "Power" and "Control." Help Us to End this Violent Crime ...Now! (Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault) [Rape victims--Services for] undated, R-1
  50. Spread the Word About mammography (National Cancer Institute) [Health], undated, H-1
  51. Strong Families Loved and Wanted Children Personal Responsibility...We're More Than You Think! (Planned Parenthood of Georgia, Inc.) [Sex education--methods--United States] undated, S-1
  52. Teensex? It's Okay to Say: No Way! (Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.) [Sex education--methods--United States] July 1989, S-1
  53. Teenagers and AIDS: Facts About AIDS (American Red Cross) [HIV infections--prevention and control], November 1988, H-1
  54. What Teens Want to Know...But Don't Know How to Ask (Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.) [ Sex education--methods--United States] May 1989, S-1
  55. Thinking About Health Care Reform? Healthy Women, Healthy Families (Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.) [Reproductive Health] 1993, R-1
  56. Understanding Georgia's Parental Notification Law for Abortion Services (Planned Parenthood of Georgia) [Planned Parenthood of Georgia, Inc.] undated, P/Q-1
  57. We Affirm: National religious Organizations' Statements on Abortion Rights (religious Coalition for Abortion Rights) [Abortion--Religious aspects] 1988, A-1
  58. We're Getting Married--(Governor's Special Council on Family Planning) [Family Planning--Methods--Handbooks] undated, F-1
  59. Winning with Choice: The 1994 Guide to Winning Elections with a Pro-Choice Message (Voters for Choice) [Political Participation] undated, P-1
  60. Women in Need Fund; helps women with crisis pregnancies in need of emergency funds for an abortion [Abortion] undated, A-1
  61. Working Toward Comprehensive Sexuality Education in All Georgia Public Schools (Planned Parenthood of Georgia, Inc.) [Sex Education--methods--United States] undated, S-1
  62. A Year of Good Breast Health (American Cancer Society) [Breast--Cancer--Prevention] undated, B-1
  63. Your First (Or Twenty-Third) Pelvic Exam (Planned Parenthood of Atlanta) [Women--Health and hygiene] 1984, W-2

Processing Information

Processed by Hilary Morrish at the item level, 2014. Three cubic foot boxes were added in 2017.

Title
Planned Parenthood Southeast Records:
Subtitle
A Guide to the Collection at Georgia State University Library
Status
Completed
Author
Hilary Morrish
Date
8 October 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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