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Formal title:
Mary Ann Sorrentino papers regarding her excommunication
Extent:
1.75 linear ft. (2 legal size clamshell boxes)
Date range:
1974-2018 (bulk 1974-1989)
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.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 90.13
Inventory:
File Box 1 Folder 10 Correspondence
Celeste Andrade, Providence Bill and Fran Bergeron, Cranston Antoinette Breed, Providence. Regarding leaving the Roman Catholic Church over birth control Alice Bryant, Warwick Penny Cherubino, East Providence Linda Cook, Cranston Leonard Rex Criminale, Elmira, NY Anne Fausto, Providence Margaret S. Fogel, Providence Barbara J. Ford, Providence Jodi Glass, Providence Mike Ingall, Warwick Daniel Kane, president of Miriam Hospital, Providence Lynn Kimball Kathy M. Lennon, Pawtucket Jean C. MacCorison, Providence M.J. Macdonald, Providence Dr. Rita Marinho Montz, New Bedford, MA Joan McCracken, executive director of Planned Parenthood of Billings, MT Lysbeth W. Muncy, Providence Theodora O. O'Hara, Little Compton Joseph R. Peckham, Cranston Alice R. Quinn, Providence Jean Rubin, North Kingston Pat Savard, Providence Bobbie Scaeffer, Warwick Rev. Robert L. Shearer, executive officer, Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, Providence. Robert K. Sweet, Jr., district superintendent, Rhode Island Southeastern Massachusetts United Methodist Churches, Rumford. Includes flyer regarding the Methodist Church. Arlene Violet, attorney general of Rhode Island, Providence Mary Whelan, Pawtucket. Includes copy of MW's 1985 poem, "Christ Loves You." Anne Wise, former executive director, Planned Parenthood Rhode Island, circa 1964-1974, North Kingstown Chip Young, development director for Save the Bay, writer for "The New Paper," Providence B.R.S., Providence
1986 Jan 22
File Box 2 Folder 8 Correspondence
Celeste M. Andrade, Providence Barbara Askew, Granby, CT Heidi Janes, Providence Fred H. Pulver, medical director of Planned Parenthood of Schnectady, NY Susan E. Sarantos, Newport Ann Schmitt, Standford, CT Neil and Lois van de Velde, Wickford Anonymous, Middlesex, MA Ruth S. Jette, Stamford, CT Sarah M. Concannon, Louisville, KY. Includes copy of letter to Bishop Gelineau Muriel C. Clement, Norwalk, CT Paul Drisgula, executive director, Planned Parenthood Schenectady, NY Dorothy Fagelman, Delray Beach, FL Anne Fausto, Providence Kay S. Kennedy, executive director, Passaic County Committee for Planned Parenthood, Patterson, NJ David Landau, Newton Center, MA Ellen Mactas, Providence Bob Plain, Providence Jane Polsky, Ashevill, NC Frankie Smith, on executive committee, North Atlantic Regional Council, Planned Parenthood Federation, Sparta, NJ Kay Steddon, pastor, Whitlash Community Presbyterian Church, MT Mrs. R. Yates, Middletown
1986 Feb 24-1986 Feb 28
 

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