McKinnon, Edna Rankin, 1893-

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Birth control advocate (University of Montana, B.A., 1916, LL.B., 1918), McKinnon worked with the Margaret Sanger Research Bureau (1936-1947) establishing birth control clinics around the country, was Executive Director of the Planned Parenthood Association, Chicago area (1947-1957), and a field worker for the Pathfinder Fund, a private organization for international family planning (1958-1966). In this last position she traveled in India, Africa, and the Middle East to help in the establishment of family planning organizations and clinics.

From the description of Papers, 1893-1978 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232006724

Edna Rankin McKinnon worked with the Margaret Sanger Research Bureau (1936-1947) establishing birth control clinics around the country, was Executive Director of the Planned Parenthood Association, Chicago area (1947-1957), and a field worker for the Pathfinder Fund, a private organization for international family planning (1958-1966). In this last position she traveled throughout Asia, Southeast Asia, India, Africa, and the Middle East to help establish family planning organizations and clinics.

From the description of Audiotape collection of Edna Rankin McKinnon, ca. 1970 [sound recording]. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 742216883

From the guide to the Audiotape collection of Edna Rankin McKinnon, ca.1970, (Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute)

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