Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern Arizona-Mss 43
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ARIZONA-MSS 43 Records - 1866 to 1992 Number of items – 52 boxes, 1 oversized folder, c. 27 cu.ft. Provenance: Donated to the Arizona Historical Society in 2012 by the Arizona Historical Foundation. HISTORICAL SKETCH Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern Arizona began as the Mother’s Health Clinic of Phoenix, October 1, 1937. Influenced by Margaret Sanger, many prominent Arizona women were instrumental in founding and running the operation. Among them was Lucy Cuthbert, Thelma Phillips, Peggy Goldwater, Nancy Bimson, and Maie Heard. Volunteers and limited medical staff offered varied, often controversial, health services to women and families regardless of their ability to pay. In 1942, the Phoenix clinic affiliated with the national organization, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA). With constant growth, the clinic moved to the Phoenix Memorial Hospital campus in 1953, and in 1958, hired Gladys MacLean as the first executive director. An important 1959 legal victory for the organization resulted in overturning an Arizona territorial law that prohibited the legal distribution of birth control information. In the 1960s, the birth control pill was made available for distribution, and counseling services were added. In 1967, state grant monies for an inner city outreach program facilitated the development of the affiliate’s education department. Also, the organization began holding large public fundraising events such as a 1965 banquet honoring Margaret Sanger and the Chinese Opera, planned and hosted by Peggy Goldwater, in 1967. In the 1970s, four additional PPCNA clinics were established. Vasectomy and abortion services were offered and, with Title X of the Public Health Service Act, there was an increase in family planning services for low income people. Expansion continued in the 1980s with the establishment of seven more clinics and the Papp Administration center, completed in l985. In 1984, PPCNA joined a lobbying coalition to seek state funding for family planning for low income families. A 1986 Supreme Court ruling (Planned Parenthood vs. Arizona) asserted that states cannot withhold funding from private institutions which offer abortion services. With increasing population concerns, the internationally recognized, Population Forum, chaired by PPCNA’s Louisa Gerking met in Phoenix in 1984. This was the first significant national meeting held prior to the U.N. Conference on World Population in Mexico City. Today, Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern Arizona continues to play a vital role in local, state, regional, national, and international, family planning issues. PPCNA offers direct assistance to the community with quality medical care and innovative educational services while maintaining Planned Parenthood of Arizona- 1 of 29 Arizona Historical Society at Papago Park, 1300 N. College Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: 480-929-0292 ext. 174, Email: [email protected] a constant focus on political, religious, and ethical concerns. SCOPE AND CONTENT Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern Arizona (PPCNA) celebrated its 50th anniversary in October 1987. In preparation for reviewing the institution’s colorful past, a variety of materials were collected from many sources. The Board and administration were aware that a significant body of documents had been accumulated and required appropriate sorting and housing. The establishment of the PPCNA collection began in the months prior to the anniversary celebration. The inclusive dates of the collection are from 1866 to 1991. The PPCNA Resource Center, supported by the Board of Directors and the administration, will continue to seek, acquire, and donate materials for the collection. Use of the PPCNA collection is not restricted. The materials gathered have, to a great extent, determined the organization of the collection. The variety of source types are extensive and include paper, news clippings, pamphlets, audio/visuals, and posters; as well as series types, such as correspondence, historical sketches, minutes, newsletters, and programs and activities. Undated documents will be found at the front of their respective folders. The sub-groups parallel the current administrative divisions and committees of the affiliate. Please refer to the 1991 Chart of Organization, page 7. The administrative departments work in conjunction with the committees of the Board of Directors and the various links are indicated on the chart. Although the sub-groups are referred to as “departments,” it is important to recognize that each department developed as the need arose and as the commitment to the work of the institution grew. Materials will be found in the sub-groups that pre-date the actual department. The materials may also have been produced by the work of the committee and not the department. The collection should be used as if it were divided into two parts. The first part includes all the sub-groups except Sub-group 10. The second part, sub-group ten, the Education Department is comparatively large. As the Education Department developed, it acted as a repository for materials from throughout the institution. By using the collection as if it has two separate sections, it is possible the researcher will find some duplication of materials and it is probable the researcher will find further elaboration on information found elsewhere in the collection. The sub-groups have their own “historical” folders. The news clippings in Sub-group 10, sub-sub group 2 are a very useful chronological tool for the affiliate’s history as well as some of the significant people. There is limited biographical information on such prominent historical figures as Margaret Sanger and Peggy Goldwater. Margaret Sanger is often noted in materials from Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) as well as historical sketches written by PPCNA. Some of the historical materials on Sanger have been collected in Sub-group 10, sub-sub group 1, Box 18, S4, Fl. An 8mm film on Sanger is available in Sub-group 10, sub-sub group 2, Box 47, S2, SS2. A copy of a handwritten letter from Sanger to Maie Heard is in Sub-group 10, sub-sub group 1, Box 17, 51, Fl. References to and information on Peggy Goldwater’s work with PPCNA appears sporadically throughout the collection. See Sub-group 9, Box 16, S4, F2&3; and Sub-group 10, sub-sub group 1, Box 18, 54, F3. The video of the PPCNA 50th Anniversary Planned Parenthood of Arizona- 2 of 29 Arizona Historical Society at Papago Park, 1300 N. College Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: 480-929-0292 ext. 174, Email: [email protected] includes Joanne Goldwater and her announcement of the Peggy Goldwater Endowment; see Sub-group 10, sub-sub group 2, Ex 47, S2, SS2. Correspondence with Peggy and Barry Goldwater can be found in Sub-group I, Box 1, S1, F1&2; Sub-group 9, Box 16, S1, Fl; and Sub-group 10, sub-sub group 1, Box 17, 51 F1&3. For the convenience of the researcher, the following are acronyms that are often used in the PPCNA collection. AGI Alan Guttmacher Institute CLYDE Collective Literature Yield Divided by Everybody IAC International Advocates Council IPPF International Planned Parenthood Federation MEXDICO Metropolitan Executive Directors Council NARAL National Abortion Rights Action League NFSEM National Family Sexuality Education Month PPA Planned Parenthood of Arizona PPAofP Planned Parenthood Association of Phoenix PPCNA Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern Arizona PPFA Planned Parenthood Federation of America PPWP Planned Parenthood World Population RAC Religious Affairs Council SIECUS Sexuality Information and Education Council of U.S. Sub-group one, Board of Directors, includes materials from 1949-1990. The work of Planning and Development and International Advocates Council are highlighted. When using this sub-group, it is important to remember that the committees have changed names, functions, and responsibilities over time and are listed based on the 1991 organization. Sub-group two, Executive Department, includes materials from 1962 to 1987. The 1987 recertification packet provides a good overview of the organization, including its history, mission, politics, etc. Sub-group three, PPFA, includes materials from 1916 to 1991. This provides a broad overview of the work done at the national and international levels. Sub-group four, Medical Department, includes materials from 1961 to 1988. The establishment of clinics in Tempe, Globe, Flagstaff, Prescott, and Glendale are highlighted. There is a wide variety of record types in the clinic files; i.e. correspondence, reports, historical sketches, etc. Sub-group five, Fiscal Department, includes materials from 1956 to 1991. The records in this sub-group are primarily statistical data. Client Visit Records (CVRs) are completed by every client, every visit, for the purpose of maintaining accurate records. In 1980, the process of data collection and analysis was computerized. Computer printout abbreviations: ABT-abortion VAS -Vasectomy Planned Parenthood of Arizona- 3 of 29 Arizona Historical Society at Papago Park, 1300 N. College Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: 480-929-0292 ext. 174, Email: [email protected] CNS-Counseling CON-Contraceptive Sub-group six, Public Affairs Department, includes materials from1939-1991. Public Affairs is the “advocacy” department, concerned with political activities; lobbying, phone bank, rallies, letters, etc. The department stays informed of public opinion, see S2-Reports; and political activities, see 33-Legal. Box