Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Preliminary Guide to the Bruce Harding Collection on the Hemlock Society
1989-1993
MS.2008.08
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
- Creator
- Hemlock (Society)
- Title
- Preliminary Guide to the Bruce Harding Collection on the Hemlock Society
- ID
- MS.2008.08
- Date [inclusive]
- 1989-1993
- Extent
- 0.5 Linear feet of shelf space, 1 Box
- Location
- (MASC Staff Use): 2-5-2-1
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- This collection contains papers by and about the Hemlock Society, collected by Bruce C. Harding (1925-2009), a professional archivist who served as Consultant on Archives for the Society in 1990.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Preliminary Guide to the Bruce Harding Collection on the Hemlock Society, 1989-1993 (MS.2008.08)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Biography/History
Bruce Harding (1925-2009), was the University Records Manager at Washington State University, and became the Consultant on Archives for the National Hemlock Society in 1990. Harding worked at the WSU Libraries from 1975 to 1985.
Biography/History
The National Hemlock Society is associated with the lobbyist group End of Life Choices, and the current organization Compassion and Choices.
"Compassion and Choices, a nonprofit organization, improves care and expands choice at the end of life. We support, educate and advocate." "Compassion and Choices' Consultation program uses the power of choice and comfort to restore hope to individuals and their loved ones at the end of life." "Compassion and Choices promotes informed end-of-life decision making by educating the public and advising health care professionals." "Compassion and Choices devotes itself to creative legal and legislative initiatives to secure comprehensive and compassionate options at the end of life." (From the website https://www.compassionandchoices.org)
Scope and Content
This collection contains papers by and about the Hemlock Society, collected by Bruce C. Harding (1925-2009), a professional archivist who served as Consultant on Archives for the Society in 1990. The collection includes newsletters, a small amount of correspondence, chapter information, and materials related to assisted suicide legislation. Some of the material is from the national society, but most is from local chapters.
Arrangement
This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing order from the records' creators or previous custodians, or preliminary sorting performed by staff.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections © 2020
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is mostly open and available for research use. Some documents, such as the chapter mailing lists, may be restricted.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Information
Collection donated to Washington State University Libraries in 2008 (MS 2008-08).
Names and Subjects
Corporate Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- Hemlock (Society) -- Records and correspondence.
Personal Name(s)
Creator(s) :
- Harding, Bruce C.
Subject(s)
- Suicide.
- Right to die.
- Medicine and Health