Mary Ann Sorrentino papers regarding her excommunication (Ms. 90.13)
Brown University Library
Box A, John Hay LibraryBrown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
Fax: 401-863-2093
E-mail: hay@brown.edu
Collection Overview
| Title: | Mary Ann Sorrentino papers regarding her excommunication |
| Date range: | 1974-2018, (bulk 1974-1989) |
| Creator: | Sorrentino, Mary Ann |
| Extent: | 1.75 linear ft. (2 legal size clamshell boxes) |
| Abstract: | The Mary Ann Sorrentino papers about her excommunication from the Catholic Church consist of correspondence, clippings, and other materials. These papers relate to the practice of abortion, the authority of the Catholic Church over its members, and general discussion of religion and morality with respect to abortion. The correspondence with Sorrentino (who was Executive Director of Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island from 1977 to 1987) includes responses from proponents of both the pro-choice and pro-life movements, Catholics, non-Catholics, public officials, and others. The collection also includes an oral history interview of Sorrentino recorded in 2012 and a Master of Arts in History thesis written by Rhonda J. Chadwick about Sorrentino's experiences. |
| Language of materials: | English. |
| Repository: | Brown University Library, Special Collections |
| Collection number: | Ms. 90.13 |
