Hemlock Society of Washington State records, 1959-1999
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hemlock Society of Washington State
- Title
- Hemlock Society of Washington State records
- Dates
- 1959-1999 (inclusive)19591999
- Quantity
- 1.58 cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 4516
- Summary
- Records of an advocacy organization for voluntary euthanasia of terminally ill persons
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Advocacy organization for voluntary euthanasia of terminally ill persons. The Washington State chapter was founded in 1988. Ralph Mero was president from 1988 to 1992.
Content Description
Minutes, newsletters, correspondence, clippings, campaign materials from the right to die initiative campaign of 1991, media awareness kit, and chapter leaders' resource materials.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 4516-001, Hemlock Society of Washington State records, 1959-1993
- Accession No. 4516-002, Hemlock Society of Washington State records, 1989-1993
- Accession No. 4516-003, Hemlock Society of Washington State records, 1993-1999
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 4516-001: Hemlock Society of Washington State records, 1959-1993
.83 cubic foot (2 boxes)Scope and Content: Minutes (1988-1993), newsletters (1959-1993); correspondence with and clippings from members in various cities of Washington State, campaign materials from the right to die initiative campaign of 1991.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Midge Levy, 3/7/1995.
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Description: Hemlock Society of Washington State records
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Accession No. 4516-002: Hemlock Society of Washington State records, 1989-1993
.21 cubic foot (1 box)Scope and Content: Correspondence and related materials; also newsletters of the national Hemlock.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Hemlock Society of Washington State, 8/26/1997.
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Description: Hemlock Society of Washington State records
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Accession No. 4516-003: Hemlock Society of Washington State records, 1993-1999
.54 cubic feet (2 boxes)Scope and Content: Newsletters, chapter leaders' resource materials, media awareness kit, and newspaper articles
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Bruce Harding, 1999-01-15; Midge Levy, 1999-09-07
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Description: Hemlock Society of Washington State records
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Right to die
Corporate Names
- Hemlock Society of Washington State--Archives
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
