Columbia Center for Oral History Portal > Oral history interview with Harry Jonas, 2002.
Creator: | Jonas, Harry | Project: | Physicians for reproductive health and choice oral history project. (see all project interviews) | Phys. Desc. : | Transcript 29 pages Sound recording 2 audiocassettes | Location: | Columbia Center for Oral History | Full CLIO record >> |
Biographical NoteObstetrician/Gynecologist.
Scope and ContentsEducation: Washington University School of Medicine; early experiences of abortion during internship at Barnes Hospital; the rigid state of abortion legislation in Missouri pre-Roe v. Wade; experiences at Planned Parenthood, practice in Missouri; discussion of abortion methods and operating within network without performing illegal abortions; National President of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 1986/87, Missourians for Choice award; history of abortion issue, current religious/political obstacles; public stance in the pro-choice movement; fears regarding the future of pro-choice legislation.
SubjectsAccess ConditionsCopyright by Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health (PRCH), 2002.
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