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Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 4270-001: Hemlock Society records, 1980-1990
- Accession No. 4270-002: Hemlock Society records, 1970-1992
- Accession No. 4270-003: Hemlock Society records, 1978-1991
- Accession No. 4270-004: Hemlock Society records, 1950-1988 (bulk 1980-1988)
- Accession No. 4270-005: Hemlock Society records, circa 1980-1991
- Accession No. 4270-006: Hemlock Society records, circa 1980-1988
- Accession No. 4270-007: Hemlock Society records, 1986-1995 (bulk 1990-1995)
- Accession No. 4270-008: Hemlock Society records, 1987-1999 (bulk 1996-1999)
- Names and Subjects
Hemlock Society records, 1950-1999
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hemlock (Society)
- Title
- Hemlock Society records
- Dates
- 1950-1999 (inclusive)19501999
- Quantity
- 41.48 cubic feet (48 boxes) including textual materials, 26 audiotapes, 138 videotapes, and 1 film reel
- Collection Number
- 4270
- Summary
- Records of an organization dedicated to exploring and expounding the options and rights of active voluntary euthanasia for the terminally ill
- 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, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Organization dedicated to exploring and expounding the options and rights of active voluntary euthanasia for the terminally ill. The Hemlock Society changed its name to End-of-Life Choices in 2003, and then merged to become Compassion and Choices in 2004.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Publications, trial transcripts, videotapes, audiotapes, clippings,mailings, exhibit items, posters, memorabilia, reports, membership material, subject series, bibliographies, writings, legislation, organizational materials, interview transcripts, correspondence, newsletters.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 8 accessions.
- Accession No. 4270-001, Hemlock Society records, 1980-1990
- Accession No. 4270-002, Hemlock Society records, 1970-1992
- Accession No. 4270-003, Hemlock Society records, 1978-1991
- Accession No. 4270-004, Hemlock Society records, 1950-1988
- Accession No. 4270-005, Hemlock Society records, circa 1980-1991
- Accession No. 4270-006, Hemlock Society records, circa 1980-1988
- Accession No. 4270-007, Hemlock Society records, 1986-1995
- Accession No. 4270-008, Hemlock Society records, 1987-1999
Related Materials
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 4270-001: Hemlock Society records, 1980-1990Return to Top
Scope and Content: Publications, trial transcript, videotapes.
Publication are mainly those of the Hemlock Society.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Hemlock Society, 11/1/1990.
Accession No. 4270-002: Hemlock Society records, 1970-1992Return to Top
Scope and Content: Audiotapes, videotapes, publications including hardbound monographs, clippings, mailings (only a few), exhibit items, posters, memorabilia.
Video content related primarily to right-to-die issues and euthanasia. Washington State Initiative 119, Physician-Assisted Death (1991) figures prominently. If passed, the measure would have legalized assisted death in cases of medically terminal conditions. The initiative was defeated 53.6% to 46.4%.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Hemlock Society, 5/1/1992.
Processing Info: List of videotape content transcribed from handwritten list.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Videotapes
General Notes: Initiatives referenced are as follows:
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 1: "Alternatives for the Incurable Person,"
Pullman Free U. class (35 min.); "I-119, I-120, I-553 Panels" |
1991-1992 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 2: "Alternatives for the Incurable Person,"
Pullman Free U. class (35 min.); GMA, 12/21/1991, brief item on miracle
"recovery" in MO. |
1991 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 3: LWV Forum I-119 (Vancouver, WA) (26 min.);
KXLY News, Ch. 4 on I-119 (5 min.) |
1991 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 4: U of Idaho Cable 8, "Mostly Moscow" 4/4/1990,
"Right to Die" discussion; KHQ Ch. 6 Spokane "Upfront" 4/22/1990, Rob Neil and
Peter Mark (sp?); [The] City TV News 5/3/1990, short clips on 6 Ch. visit;
KING-TV Seattle "Compton Report," 5/5/1990; KLEW Ch. 2 Spokane, "Soapbox 'Right
to Die 2'" |
1990 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 5: PBS "Right to Die" date?; KXLY Spokane Ch. 4,
Donahue "Right to Die" 3/30/1990; Q6 Spokane NBC "Upfront" Abortion review; CNN
"Living Wills"; CNN Sonya Live "Right to Die"; Spokane TV news clips I-119,
1/2/1990; Tacoma Ch. 11 TV, I-119 |
1990 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 6: "Borderline Medicine" Walter Conkite,
12/17/1990; "Health Insurance and Vet. Medicine" 20/20, 1/4/1990; KXLY-Spokane
Ch. 4 GMA [Good Morning America] clip, 3/8/1990; PBS Frontline 4/30/1990 "Care
for Mom and Dad" |
1990 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 7: KOMO Seattle "Town Meeting" 7/27/1990 Janet
Adkins Death; PBS "Team Suicide" 1/23/1991; Ch. 9 Pullman Community
Annoucements I-119 on Hemlock (?) |
1990-1991 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 8: KVEV Kennewick news clips re: BCH 4/5/1990;
KHQ Spokane and various news clips 6/1990; KXLY Spokane Nightline 6/6/1990;
KXLY Spokane WA Medical Society clip; KXLY Donahue clip 9/26/1990' PBS Spokane
"Living Willis" |
1990-1991 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 9: KHQ Spokane "Upfront" 4/22/1990; "Right to
Die" CNN clips 4/25/1990; KXLY Spokane "Donate Organs" Donahue, 4/27/1990; PBS
Spokane "Dying in Boston Hospital, 4/27/1990; KREM Spokane "Soapbox" 7/1/1990
BCH; KSPS Spokane PBS "Forever Young" ; Ch. 9 Pullman Community
Calendar |
1990 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 10: PBS "Cruzan Case: 12/13/1989; KHQ Spokane Ch.
4 Upfront" 4/22/1990; CNN "Right to Die"; Various news clips |
1989-1990 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 11: KUID TV (PBS) Tape of MIssouri broadcast
3/1/1990; KREM Spokane Ch. 2 CBS 60 Minutes, "Til Death Do Us Part";
Miscellaneous news clips |
1990 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 12: Vancouver Ch. 40 CTV-lWV panels I-120, I-553,
and I-557 (duplicated from 3/4 in. original tapes) 10/3/1991 |
1991 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 13: Pullman C of C panels on I-119, I-120, and
I-553 held at Pullman City Hall , videotape from Ch. 37 Pullman,
10/30/1991 |
1991 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 14: C-Span 1/28/1991 ABA program on Cruzan case;
PBS Frontline "Care for Mom and Dad" 5/5/1991 |
1991 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 15: KLEW Spokane Ch. 2, "Euthanasia in Holland"
60 Minutes-CBS, 1/5/1986; KLEW Spokane Ch. 2 "Pill Stockpiling" 60 Minutes-CBS,
1/12/1986; C-Span 11/25/1990 "Refuse Medical Treatment"; PBS - McNeil/Lehrer
1/14/1986 "Peter Case"; CNN 12/[23]/1990 Dr. Kevorkian; Ch. 9 - Pullman
Community Calendar Events I-119 notice |
1986-1990 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 16: Panel: "Death with Dignity," Pullman City
Hall, 9/18/1990, Kennedy, Von Frank, Day on panel (original master copy,
camera) |
1990 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 17: PBS - Cruzan Case 12/13/1989; Movie: "Who
Lives? Who Dies?" In progress; Movie: "Never Say Die" PBS (children's review);
CNN Larry King AMA-JAMA article |
1989 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 18: KXLY Spokane Ch. 4 GMA [Good Morning America]
clip on living well, August 1990; CNN Sonya Live, AIDS patients, August 1990;
CNN Issues and Answers, "Health Care" August 1990; |
1990 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 19: Various news clips on I-119; PBS Frontline,
"Care for the Elderly 4/30/19??; KXLY Spokane Ch. 4 GMA [Good Morning America]
10/30/1990, "AIDS and Alzheimers"; KLEW Spokane Ch. 2 60 Minutes-CBS, "Hitler
and Euthanasia" 4/14/1991 |
1990 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 19: Various news clips on I-119; PBS Frontline,
"Care for the Elderly 4/30/19??; KXLY Spokane Ch. 4 GMA [Good Morning America]
10/30/1990, "AIDS and Alzheimers"; KLEW Spokane Ch. 2 60 Minutes-CBS, "Hitler
and Euthanasia" 4/14/1991 |
1990-1991 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 20: Community Forum: Milton-Freewater, Oregon
4/5/1990; "Right to Die" BCH and 4 others Blue MT CC sponsored |
1990 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 21: PBS McNeil/Lehrer segments on I-119,
10/25/1991; KXLY Spokane Ch. 4 20/20 segment on I-119, 11/1/1991; KREM Spokane
Ch. 2 WA Initiatives Forum; Spo TV ??, 10/30/1991 news clips |
1990 |
1 | 4270-002 | Tape 22: National Hemlock Society: "A Time to
Die" |
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1 | 4270-002 | Tape 23: ABC Sunday Night Movie: "Last
Wish" |
Accession No. 4270-003: Hemlock Society records, 1978-1991Return to Top
Scope and Content: Newsletters, periodicals, publications, monographs, Roper Poll report, conferences and conventions, membership material, subject series.
Processing Info: All books were removed from archival collection for cataloging. Newsletters published by Hemlock Society were removed for cataloging; newsletters of other organizations remain with the archival collection.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Bruce Harding, 3/30/1993.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 4270-003 | 7th Biennial Conference of the World Federation
Right-To-Die Societies |
1988 April 7-10 |
1 | 4270-003 | Euthanasia - A Decade of Change |
1968-1977 |
1 | 4270-003 | The 1986 Guide to the Nation's Hospices, National
Hospice Organization |
1986 |
1 | 4270-003 | Hemlock Society membership materials |
1992-1993 |
1 | 4270-003 | A living will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health
Care plus guide to completion [template]
General Notes: Published by the Hemlock Society
|
1990 |
1 | 4270-003 | Association Belge pour le driot de mourir dans la
dignité, revue de presse |
1982-1983 |
1 | 4270-003 | Voluntary Euthanasia Society, Wellington, New
Zealand |
1984-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | ANMD, France |
1983-1989 |
1 | 4270-003 | Voluntary Euthanasia Society of New South
Wales |
1980-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | Japan Society for Dying with Dignity |
1985-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | Society for the Right to Die with Dignity,
India |
1983-1985 |
1 | 4270-003 | DMD, Columbia |
1984-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | DMD, Spain |
1984-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | ICVE, Netherlands |
1981-1988 |
1 | 4270-003 | VES, London |
1978-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | Western Australia Euthanasia Society (WAVES) |
1984-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | Voluntary Euthanasia Society of Victoria (VESV)
Australia |
1981-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | RWS Belgium |
1985-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | ADMD Switzerland |
1984-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | ADMD, Belgium |
1984-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | Frontlines (Newsletter of Center for Health Ethics and
Policy, University of Colorado, Denver) |
1986-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | VES, Scotland |
1981-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | Dying with Dignity, Canada |
1984-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | RTVD, Stockholm |
1978-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | Alzheimer's |
1985-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | World Conference |
1984, 1988 |
1 | 4270-003 | Ethical Issues in Medicine, UCLC Medical
Center |
1986-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | American Association of Suicidology |
1984-1987 |
1 | 4270-003 | Society for the Right to Die |
1984-1987 |
2 | 4270-003 | Suicide Information & Education Center |
1983-1985 |
2 | 4270-003 | California Medical Association Briefing Book |
1986 |
2 | 4270-003 | Survey of California Physicians |
1988 |
2 | 4270-003 | World Right to Die Organization |
1981-1987 |
2 | 4270-003 | Concern for Dying |
1978-1987 |
3 | 4270-003 | NRL News |
1983-1987 |
3 | 4270-003 | New Jersey Right to Life News |
1990 |
3 | 4270-003 | National Hospice Organization |
1982-1986 |
3 | 4270-003 | Humanes Leben Humanes Sterben, DGHS Germany |
1981-1987 |
Accession No. 4270-004: Hemlock Society records, 1950-1988 (bulk 1980-1988)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Clippings (photocopies), 1950-ca. 1984; bibliographies, writings, legislation, organizational materials, interview transcripts, videotape cassettes of television interviews, one motion-picture film, 1978-1987; and related items.
These materials document, in part, the founding of the Society and early press coverage of the right to die issue. Interview transcripts seem to have been the work of Ann Wickett for a book.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Videotapes may not be copied.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Hemlock Society, 5/3/1994.
Accession No. 4270-005: Hemlock Society records, circa 1980-1991Return to Top
Scope and Content: Biographical features of Derek Humphry, correspondence, subject series, newsletter files, conference planning papers, bequest records, videotapes, and other records of the Society.
Includes a coffee mug produced by the Society when it was based in Los Angeles. A-J correspondence not included.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Hemlock Society, 6/17/1994.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 4270-005 | Humphry, Derek biographical features |
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1 | 4270-005 | Correspondence L-Z |
1980-93 |
2 | 4270-005 | Correspondence L-Z |
1980-93 |
2 | 4270-005 | Coffee mug
General Notes: produced by Hemlock Society when it was based in Los Angeles
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3 | 4270-005 | Subject Series |
1988-93 |
4 | 4270-005 | Subject Series |
1988-93 |
5 | 4270-005 | Bequest Records |
1984-93 |
6 | 4270-005 | Bequest Records |
1984-93 |
7 | 4270-005 | Newsletter Files |
1991-93 |
7 | 4270-005 | Conferences and Conventions |
1981-90 |
8 | 4270-005 | Videotapes |
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9 | 4270-005 | Videotapes |
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10 | 4270-005 | Correspondence
General Notes: re aid in dying
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11 | 4270-005 | Correspondence
General Notes: re aid in dying
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Accession No. 4270-006: Hemlock Society records, circa 1980-1988Return to Top
Scope and Content: Clippings, correspondence, conferences, videotapes, audiocassettes, publications of the Society.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.
Restrictions on Use: Literary rights retained by Hemlock Society.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Hemlock Society, 1/1/1996.
Container(s) | Description | |
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Box | Accession | |
1 | 4270-006 | Correspondence in Subject Series --
Conference |
2-3 | 4270-006 | Correspondence of Publications |
4 | 4270-006 | Correspondence |
5 | 4270-006 | Correspondence
Restrictions on Access: RESTRICTED
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6 | 4270-006 | Copy for Printing and Publications
General Notes: See oversize box 16
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7-14 | 4270-006 | Clippings in subject series |
15 | 4270-006 | Videotapes
General Notes: "The Right to Choose to Die," "A Time to Die," "Focus on You,"
and others
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16 | 4270-006 | Copy for Printing and Publications
General Notes: See box 6
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17-18 | 4270-006 | Correspondence |
Accession No. 4270-007: Hemlock Society records, 1986-1995 (bulk 1990-1995)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, reports, financial records, newsletters, audio tapes, conferences and similar records related to the leadership of the national organization. These files were created by John Westover, Board president 1990-1992 and ongoing Board member.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Literary rights retained by Hemlock Society according to the 1990 agreement with the University of Washington.
Acquisition Info: Donated by John Westover, 3/17/1997.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 4270-007 | General Correspondence 17 folders
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1990-1995 |
1 | 4270-007 | Board Minutes 2 folders
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1988-1993 |
1 | 4270-007 | Washington D.C. conference audio tape 1 folder
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1986 |
1 | 4270-007 | San Francisco conference audio tape 1 folder
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1988 |
1 | 4270-007 | Phoenix conference 3 folders
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1990 |
1 | 4270-007 | Denver conference 3 folders
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1991 |
1 | 4270-007 | Long Beach, CA conference 1 folder
|
1992 |
1 | 4270-007 | Miscellaneous conferences 1 folder
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1988-1993 |
1 | 4270-007 | Proposition 161 3 folders
|
1988-1993 |
2 | 4270-007 | Initiative 119 2 folders
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1990-1992 |
2 | 4270-007 | Financial Records 2 folders
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1989-1993 |
2 | 4270-007 | IRS Problems 4 folders
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1989-1992 |
2 | 4270-007 | Hemlock Board Retreat 2 folders
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1992 |
2 | 4270-007 | National Chapters 1 folder
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1989-1992 |
2 | 4270-007 | National Board Materials 5 folders
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1989-1993 |
2 | 4270-007 | National Hemlock Employees 1 folder
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1990 |
2 | 4270-007 | Board Nominations 1 folder
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1991-1992 |
2 | 4270-007 | Midwest Tour 1 folder
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1991 |
2 | 4270-007 | Selection of Executive Director 1 folder
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1992 |
2 | 4270-007 | Cruzan Care 2 folders
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1988-1991 |
2 | 4270-007 | Roper Poll 1 folder
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1991 |
2 | 4270-007 | Board Member Manual 1 folder
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1991-1993 |
2 | 4270-007 | Newsletters - "Compassion in Dying" 1 folder
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1993-1995 |
2 | 4270-007 | Newsletters - Hemlock Chapters 8 folders
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1990-1996 |
Accession No. 4270-008: Hemlock Society records, 1987-1999 (bulk 1996-1999)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, clippings, reports, publications, and other materials of John G. Westover, President 1990-1992, and an ongoing Board member, as well as Chair of the Chapter Relations and Planning Committee in 1996.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donated by John G. Westover, 12/12/2000.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Euthanasia
- Euthanasia--History--Sources
- Euthanasia--Law and legislation--History--Sources
- Euthanasia--Social aspects--History--Sources
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Right to die
- Right to die--History--Sources
- Right to die--Law and legislation--History--Sources
- Right to die--Social aspects--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Gilbert, Roswell W
- Humphry, Derek, 1930-
- Westover, John
- Wickett, Ann
Corporate Names
- Hemlock (Society)--Archives
- Hemlock Society U.S.A--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Kevorkiian, Jack (creator)
- Kuhse, Helga (creator)
- Rosoff, Sidney D (creator)
- Skinner, B. F. (Burrhus Frederic), 1904-1990 (creator)
- Wickett, Ann (creator)
Corporate Names
- World Federation of Right-to-Die Societies