Planned Parenthood Association

Marilyn Bowie, born in 1926, shares her experiences as director of the Bloomington Planned Parenthood Association. She describes how she came to be director and how the association has evolved since she first began working there in 1965. She talks about the association's sources of funding and its relationship to other Planned Parenthoods. Ms. Bowie mentions the use of nurse practitioners as a recent addition to the clinic's staff, and addresses the role that Planned Parenthood has played in the women's liberation movement. Finally, she reflects on Indiana University's influence on the clinic.

Helen McCalment, executive director of the Indianapolis Planned Parenthood Association, discusses her involvement with the clinic and its growth over the span of forty years. She mentions some of the early opposition to the clinic and contraception in general. She also discusses the clinic's decision to serve minors and their commitment to educating the public. Finally, Ms. McCalment talks about how the Indianapolis clinic assisted in getting the Bloomington Planned Parenthood started.

Nancy Salmon, born in 1926, discusses her experiences as the former treasurer of the Bloomington's Planned Parenthood. She briefly relates how she became interested in the organization and her lifelong commitment to helping eliminate the problems of unwanted children. She talks about starting the Bloomington clinic, obtaining equipment for it and fund-raising efforts. She also discusses Indiana University's influence and the success of Planned Parenthood in general. Finally, she mentions the reasons why she resigned from her position in order to pursue Democratic politics.