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1. Ben B. Lindsey papers, 1838-1957

   95,000 items. 320 containers plus 35 oversize. 142 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Judge and social reformer. Correspondence, notebooks, journals, lectures, memoranda, legal papers, briefs, legislative matter, campaign literature, family papers, scrapbooks, and other material documenting Lindsey's judicial, political, and literary career.

2. Margaret Sanger papers, 1900-1966

   130,000 items. 256 containers plus 59 oversize. 133.6 linear feet. 145 microfilm reels. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Nurse, leader of the birth control movement, and author. Correspondence, diaries (1914-1953), articles, speeches, lectures, clippings, scrapbooks, printed matter, photographs, memorabilia, and organizational records relating to Sanger's extensive activities on behalf of birth control in the United States and throughout the world.

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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