Abortion -- Law and legislation -- Nevada
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Campaign for Choice Records
Collection
Identifier: 94-57
Overview
Campaign for Choice was organized in Reno, Nevada in August 1989 to ensure passage of Question 7 on the November 6, 1990 ballot. In essence, Question 7 affirmed an existing Nevada statute (NRS 442.250 based on Roe vs. Wade) and prohibited its modification or repeal except by a direct vote of the people. If Question 7 failed, the Nevada statute would be void, enabling the legislature to regulate, modify, and even prohibit reproductive rights for women. The campaign was successful, however, and...
Planned Parenthood of Northern Nevada Records
Collection
Identifier: 93-17
Abstract
Planned Parenthood of Northern Nevada was established in Reno in 1971 as Planned Parenthood of Washoe County, Inc. The first clinic opened in November 1971. Administrative records include executive board minutes and reports, bylaws, certificate of incorporation, executive board membership rosters, newsletters, brochures, history of the organization, Nevada sex education and abortion legislative history, news releases and correspondence, and newspaper clippings.