This collection contains the records of Planned Parenthood Springfield Area and its predecessor organizations, documenting their efforts to provide family planning education and services in Springfield, Illinois. The organizations represented are Springfield Maternal Health Center (1938-circa 1955), Planned Parenthood Association of Springfield (circa 1955-1964), Family Planning of Sangamon County (1971-1973), and Planned Parenthood Springfield Area (1973- ). The collection is divided into two series: Organization Records, and Newspaper Clippings.

Series I: Organization Records, 1938-1995 contains founding papers, by-laws, financial records, correspondence, statistical information on patients, meeting minutes, pamphlets, newsletters, and notes documenting the goals and operations of Planned Parenthood Springfield Area and its predecessor organizations. Arranged chronologically.

Series II: Newspaper Clippings, 1974-1995 contains newspaper clippings compiled by staff at Planned Parenthood Springfield Area and relating to abortion, birth control, parenting and family health, women’s health, and related topics. Arranged alphabetically.