History of Birth Control Movement

The Planned Parenthood Federation of America Website provides a very comprehensive account of Margaret Sanger's life, as well as the history of Birth Control in the context of Family Planning in the United States. Important Supreme Court Rulings are outlined, as well as Timelines of the Movement. This resource is exceptionally useful for those interested in the historical aspect of Birth Control, Family Planning, and Contraception.

Chesler, Ellen. Woman of Valor: Margaret Sanger and the Birth Control Movement in America. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1992.

• Found in Chapel Hill Public Library Non-Fiction Section. Call Number B Sanger.
• This book details Margaret Sanger's life as the founder of the Birth Control Movement. She is coined "the Woman Rebel," "Lady Reformer," and "Grande Dame." Sections include topics such as "From Birth Control to Family Planning," and "Woman of the Century." Includes selected bibliography and index.