Guide to the Press photographs documenting the legal struggle related to women's reproductive freedom and abortion rights, 1940-1976
John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu
Published in 2025
Collection Overview
| Title: | Press photographs documenting the legal struggle related to women's reproductive freedom and abortion rights |
| Date range: | 1940-1976 |
| Creator: | |
| Extent: | .25 linear feet (8 photographs) |
| Abstract: | Archive of press photographs related to the legal struggle for reproductive freedom and abortion rights for women. |
| Language of materials: | English |
| Repository: | John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts |
| Collection number: | Ms.2025.005 |
Scope & content
Collection contains 8 photographs documenting police raids of abortion clinics and demonstrations for abortion rights that took place across the United States between 1940-1976.Access Points
Subject TopicsArrangement
- 8 photographs arranged by year
Biographical/Historical Note
Press photographs from various newspaper and news service archives from across the United States during the years of 1940-1976.Access & Use
| Access to the collection: | There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. Advance notice is required to view any audiovisual media or born-digital records that may exist in this collection. Audiovisual media and born-digital records in this collection may not have been reformatted yet. Researchers may request access to copies by contacting the John Hay Library with the collection name, collection number, and a description of the item(s) requested. Access to original physical audiovisual or born-digital media is restricted. |
| Use of the materials: | Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them |
| Preferred citation: | Press photographs documenting the legal struggle related to women's reproductive freedom and abortion rights Ms.2025.005, Brown University Library |
| Contact information: | John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts Box A Brown University Providence, RI 02912 Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148 Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu |
Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION | |
| Acquisition: | Purchased by Brown University Library in 2022 |
| ABOUT THE FINDING AID | |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared by Laurie Rossi |
| Encoding: | This finding aid was produced using the RIAMCO EAD spreadsheet, 2025 Febru |
| Descriptive rules: | Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
Series 1 . Press Photographs related to legal struggles for reproductive freedom and abortion rights
| Container | Description | Date |
| Folder 1 | Arrested in alleged abortion ring raid in Los Angeles, California Contents Note: Description pasted on back of photograph: "Investigator Chief Walter Anderson of the state board of Medical Examiners leads May Ramsey, also known as "Doc" and "Ma," from her establishment after her arrest in widespread raids against what officials call "California's biggest abortion ring." Four law enforcement agencies took part in the raid on four establishments in which 19 persons were seized." |
1940 December 19 |
| Folder 1 | Arrested in connection with cremations, Manchester, Tennessee Contents Note: Description pasted on back of photograph: "Arrested by county officers at Manchester, Tennessee, in connection with the cremation and possible abortion of five or more babies at their tourist camp. Left to right: Harry F. Carraway, 28; Mrs. Cora Lee Peters, 46, his mother; and Harold H. Peters, 55, are fingerprinted by Deputy Sheriff Bruce B. Ragan (extreme right). Two Negro employees at the camp claimed to have witnessed the abortions, followed by the cremation of the babies. " |
1945 November 26 |
| Folder 1 | Milton and Rosalie Schwartz in magistrate's office during hearing Contents Note: Description pasted on front of photograph: "Philadelphia: Bartender Milton Schwartz and his beautician wife Rosalie go on trial January 30th for the fatal abortion attempt on food store heiress, Mrs. Doris Jean Ostreicher. The 22-year-old blonde died in their apartment last August 24th, two months to the day after she eloped with Earl Ostreicher, a Miami Beach motorcycle policeman. Here, the couple is shown in the magistrate's office during their hearing." |
1955 September 19 |
| Folder 1 | Riots and Demonstrations, Cleveland Ohio, abortion law repeal Contents Note: Description written on back of photograph: "Laurie Kundtz student at C.S.U assistant youth director at Northeast YWCA." |
1971 |
| Folder 1 | Press photograph of pro-abortion rally Contents Note: Demonstrators holding signs stating views at pro-abortion rally. |
1976 |
| Folder 1 | Press photograph of doctor with gynecological equipment Contents Note: Man leaning over examination table with gynecological equipment. Enscription on back of photograph:" Eugenio Silva abortion charge, 4070 Palm Ave, Hialeah." |
1968 |
| Folder 1 | Koome Visits Protest Contents Note: Description pasted on front of photograph: "Dr. Frans Koome, left, Renton physician who has acknowledged performing abortions, views a demonstration of about 100 people Monday at the Capitol. Koome later addressed the group that wants to legalize abortions. The second session of the 41st Legislature began Monday. |
1970 |