"DES-ACTION, Washington: Dr. Diane Fink." October 26, 1978.
Scope and Contents
Discussion of the task-force report on the use of the synthetic form of estrogen, DES (Diethylstilbestrol), as an emergency postcoital contraception. Discussion of related issues follows.
Dates
- Creation: 1973-2000
Language of Materials
Materials in English, Spanish, Finnish, and French.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Unrestricted. An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material. Access is unrestricted, with the following exceptions: board meetings regarding personnel and interpersonal issues among the group (reels #35-36, 66, 70-71, 77-78, 80-81, 87-88, 93-94) are closed for 70 years from the date of creation to protect personal privacy.
Extent
123 audiotapesPhysical Facet
60 minutes.
Creator
- From the Collection: Boston Women's Health Book Collective (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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