Concern for Dying papers

Collection

Identifier: D.184

Staff Only

Biographical/Historical note

The Concern for Dying Papers contain materials relating to a local group whose support of euthanasia led them to form an organization with the goal of educating the public about the practice of assisted suicide. The organization began in Rochester as the Euthanasia Educational Fund (EEF) in 1968, an affiliate of the Euthanasia Society of America. The national and local group changed names several times, becoming the Euthanasia Educational Council in 1972, and finally the Concern For Dying in 1978.

Scope and Contents

The papers contain materials relating to the local chapter of these groups, collected and donated to the University of Rochester by Margaret (Miggie) Baum, who was chair of the local council. Materials include administrative reports, meeting minutes, copies of the newsletter and correspondence (mainly to and from Miggie Baum). The collection also contains many articles on the subject of euthanasia.

Creator

Concern for Dying (Association) (Organization)

Dates

Creation: 1967-1986

Language of Materials

English

Extent

2.0 cubic feet (4 containers)

Access

The Concern for Dying Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers were gifts of Margaret H. Baum in 1983, 1984 with more material donated to the Department by her estate in 1989.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Concern for Dying Papers, D.184, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester