Oral history interview with Wendy Chavkin, 2002

Biographical Note

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Scope and Contents

BA, University of Chicago; MD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1978); Discussion on formation of pro-choice opinions, involvement in women's movement; Participation in, reminiscences of the Jane Collective; Response to the Roe v. Wade decision; Chairperson of PRCH [Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health]: explanation of goals, motives, importance; Opinions of significance of Vision of Choice Project history of abortion movement to future doctors; Speculations on the future of Roe v. Wade

Subjects

• Abortion--Law and legislation--United States.
• Abortion--United States--History--20th century.
• Abortion--United States.
• Chavkin, Wendy--Interviews.
• Fly on the Wall Productions, interviewer.
• Gynecologists--Interviews.
• Interviews.
• Jane (Abortion service)
• Obstetricians--Interviews.
• Oral histories (literary works)
• Physicians--United States--Attitudes.
• Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health.
• Reproductive rights--United States.

Access Conditions

Copyright by Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health (PRCH), 2002