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1. John Haynes Holmes papers, 1899-1983

   84,800 items. 277 containers. 110 linear feet. 54 microfilm reels. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Unitarian clergyman and author. Correspondence, writings, printed matter, and other papers reflecting Holmes's public career and social reform movements that he supported.

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2. Gregory Pincus papers, 1920-2006

   44,100 items. 212 containers plus 4 oversize. 86 linear feet. 1 microfilm reel. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Biologist. Correspondence, diaries, speech, article, and book file, research files, and miscellaneous material relating to Pincus's life and career, especially his role in developing and testing the contraceptive pill.

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3. Dr. Ruth Westheimer papers, 1977-1990

   17,325 items. 50 containers. 19.8 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Sex therapist, talk show host, author, and educator. Correspondence, publicity packets, and show notes related to Westheimer's radio and television shows in the 1980s. Primarily letters from Westheimer's audience relating their questions and concerns to the talk show therapist.

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4. Ruth Bader Ginsburg papers, 1897-2021

   55,250 items. 157 containers plus 66 restricted. 61.6 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   U.S. Supreme Court justice, judge, lawyer, and educator. Correspondence, memoranda, case files, speeches, lectures, writings, reports, interviews, briefs, orders, opinions, motions, depositions, and other papers relating chiefly to Ginsburg's efforts as an advocate for women's rights, particularly through her speeches and writings and her endeavors as general counsel to the American Civil Liberties Union and director of its Women's Rights Project. Documents her work as a proponent for the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s, as law professor at Columbia University, and as a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, 1980-1993. Also includes family papers and material relating to Ginsburg's travels.

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