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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>MC.25Archon Finding Aid Title MC.25UIS Archives/Special CollectionsArchives/Special Collections LIB 144One University Plaza, MS BRK 140Springfield, IL [email protected]: This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2018-06-06 16:39:32 -0400.undother_unmapped
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UIS Archives/Special Collections
MC25. DES Action Group Records, 1972-1976
DES Action Group
Sherard, Susan
Sakolsky, Ron
Merkin, Don
MC.25
32
0.16 Cubic Feet
1972-1976
Date acquired: 00/00/1983
Scope and Contents
The DES Action Group Records, 1972-76, consists of letters, brochures, timetables, newsletters, news clippings, planning and meeting notes, and collected research material documenting the Group's planning, purpose, and publicity efforts; its public hearing on DES; and its preliminary application to the American Cancer Society for a grant. Also includes some materials of the local "Action Faction" of the New American Movement, including notes and newsletters documenting its relations with the DES Action Group.
A Springfield community organization organized to disseminate information to the public about the health hazards of DES (diethylstilbestrol) to women and their offspring, and to promote better and more accessible testing facilities for DES-related health problems. Founded in 1975. Included local representatives of the New American Movement, the Springfield City Health Department, the People's Institute, the Illinois Department of Public Health, the National Organization of Women, the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine's Department of Health Care Planning, and Planned Parenthood Springfield Area.
Principal leaders included Susan Sherard of Planned Parenthood, Ron Sakolsky Assistant Professor at Sangamon State University, and Don Merkin, Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
Held a public hearing on the DES issue on April 27, 1976.
Arrangement Note
By subject
Conditions Governing Access
None
Source of Acquisition
David Lasley
Related Materials
SEE ALSO: P/Sakolsky - Ron Sakolsky Papers
Correspondence
Records
Newspaper Clippings
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Newsletters
Box 1Box 15128News clippings, newsletters, notes, correspondence, timetables, 1976Folder 151301Flyers and brochures, 1976Folder 251312New American Movement material, 1976-1977Folder 351333