Series II. PROJECTS AND CLIPPINGS, 1974-1999 (#4.10-8.8, E.2-E.10)
Scope and Contents
Series II, PROJECTS AND CLIPPINGS, 1974-1999 (#4.10-8.8, E.1-E.9), includes clippings; draft and completed questionnaires; correspondence; draft and published articles; etc., related to projects undertaken or participated in by Concerned United Birthparents. The bulk of material in this series consists of completed questionnaires and documents the collection of data and its analysis for a post-reunion study conducted under the auspices of Concerned United Birthparents by Phyllis Silverman, Lee Campbell, and Patricia Patti. Data collected was used to publish several studies regarding the post-reunion experiences of adoptees, adoptive parents, and birthparents. This data also became the subject of an internal dispute among the board members of Concerned United Birthparents and the subsequent lawsuit filed by Phyllis Silverman. A small amount of material in this series documents the organization's activity in sponsoring legislation related to adoption. Clippings document Concerned United Birthparents' activities in legislative reform, education, and search assistance at both the national and local level. Folder titles were created by the processor. The series is arranged alphabetically.
Dates
- Creation: 1974-2013
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. The bulk of the collection is open for research. Folders #5.3-5.7, 5.9, and 6.2-7.3 are closed until January 1, 2041 though January 1, 2067 as noted below. These files, where access would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy for third party individuals, are closed for a period of 90 years from the date of birth of the individual discussed in the file.
An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material.
Extent
4.17 linear feet ((10 file boxes) plus 1 folio+ folder, 1 oversize folder, 119 slides, 32 audiotapes, 17 videotapes)Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Creator
- From the Collection: Concerned United Birthparents, Inc. (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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