“Women and Their Bodies” (1970) / Stapled pages, circulated by hand (click for a larger image)

In May of 1969, as the women’s movement was gaining momentum and influence in the Boston area and elsewhere around the country, a group of women met during a “female liberation conference” at Emmanuel College. In a workshop on “Women and Their Bodies,” they shared their experiences with doctors and their frustration at how little they knew about how their bodies worked.

The discussions were so provocative and … More