Series III. NEWSLETTERS AND PUBLICATION MATERIALS, 1975-2012 (#8.9-10.12, PD.1sl, E.1)
Scope and Contents
Series III, NEWSLETTERS AND PUBLICATION MATERIALS, 1975-2012 (#8.9-10.12, PD.1sl, E.1), consists of flyers, newsletters, etc., published by Concerned United Birthparents, including a number of branch newsletters; the Family Advocate and the Leader's Journal; and a number of pamphlets on topics including searching for relinquished children, adoptees unwilling to meet birthparents, and the social worker's role in adoption. The national organization also engaged in a newsletter exchange program through which they amassed a collection of newsletters and other printed material of a number of other organizations dealing with adoption and adoption law reform both in the United States and in several other English-speaking countries. Folder titles were created by the processor; they are composed of organization names, newsletter titles, or a combination of the two. The series is arranged alphabetically. Consult the library's catalog for holdings of national Concerned United Birthparents publications. The Concerned United Birthparents' web site is being captured periodically as part of Harvard University Library's Web Archive Collection service (WAX).
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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