Oral history interview with William Rashbaum, 2001

Biographical Note

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Scope and Contents

Family history and memories of childhood; World War II veteran; BA, New York University; MD, New York University (1951); Recollection of early career and practice, internships, residency; Opinions of abortion: evolution of movement, women's rights, risks to physicians; Reflections on abortion movement, value in retaining history; Implications and consequences of Roe v. Wade; Founding member and board member of Physicians for Reproductive Health and Choice [PRCH]; Discussion of PRCH's foundation, goals, positions, importance, and support for the movement

Subjects

• Abortion--United States.
• Fly on the Wall Productions, interviewer.
• Gynecologists--Interviews.
• Interviews.
• Obstetricians--Interviews.
• Oral histories (literary works)
• Physicians--United States--Attitudes.
• Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health.
• Pro-life movement--United States.
• Rashbaum, William--Interviews.
• Reproductive rights--United States.

Access Conditions

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