Society for Humane Abortion Press Conference

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Film Date
c1966
Film Reference Number
KTVU 5-23
Description
KTVU News footage from c1965/6 with Claud Mann featuring a press conference by the recently incorporated Society for Humane Abortion, who are publicizing an "informational"public conference. Includes comments from Pat Maginnis (founder and president), Dr. Brian Henry (jailed in Oklahoma for 2 years, after performing 5000 illegal abortions) and Sherri Finkbine (had a highly publicized abortion in 1962, as a result of taking the drug Thalidomide). Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.
Format
16mm newsfilm