Representatives of pro- and anti-abortion groups debated the issue of abortion on demand at the Militant Forum in Oakland on October 29, 1971. The pro-abortion position was advanced by Brenda Brdar, a member of Female Liberation and the Women’s National abortion Coalition; and Dr. Joan Ullyot (pronounced Elliot), a pathologist at the University of California Medical School. Dr. Frank Filice, a biologist at the University of San Francisco and Marge Szudy, a psychology student at USF argued against abortion. Following the debate, the audience questioned the panel. Commentary and music appropriate to the themes of pro-life, women’s liberation, children, and contraception are interspersed throughout the program. Produced by Portia Shapiro and Fran Watkins of Public Affairs; Technical producer Pat Roberto.
Abortion on demand : a debate
PRA Archive #:
BC0523
Date Recorded On:
at the Militant Forum, Oakland, California, 29 Oct. 1971.
Date Broadcast On:
KPFA, 7 Jan. 1972.
Item Duration:
2 reels (101 min.) : 7 1/2 ips, mono.
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This recording has been digitally preserved as part of Pacifica’s American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982 grant preservation project, and is available for research and reference . Please contact the archives via telephone: 818-506-1077 or email: americanwomen at pacificaradioarchives dot org for information on how to obtain a copy of this program. Thank you.
Oakland, California (spatial)
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- PRA Archive #: BC0523
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- Program: Abortion on demand : a debate
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RESTRICTED. Permissions, licensing requests, Curriculum Initiative, Campus Campaign and all other inquiries should be directed to: Mark Torres, Archives Director, 800-735-0230, Mark@PacificaRadioArchives.org
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- Distributor: Los Angeles : Pacifica Radio Archives, 1972
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- Producer: Portia Shapiro
- Producer: Fran Watkins
- Engineer: Pat Roberto
- Speaker: Brenda Brdar
- Speaker: Frank Filice
- Speaker: Joan Ullyot
- Speaker: Marge Szudy