The DES Action Group Records, 1972-76, consists of letters, brochures, timetables, newsletters, news clippings, planning and meeting notes, and collected research material documenting the Group's planning, purpose, and publicity efforts; its public hearing on DES; and its preliminary application to the American Cancer Society for a grant. Also includes some materials of the local "Action Faction" of the New American Movement, including notes and newsletters documenting its relations with the DES Action Group.

A Springfield community organization organized to disseminate information to the public about the health hazards of DES (diethylstilbestrol) to women and their offspring, and to promote better and more accessible testing facilities for DES-related health problems. Founded in 1975. Included local representatives of the New American Movement, the Springfield City Health Department, the People's Institute, the Illinois Department of Public Health, the National Organization of Women, the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine's Department of Health Care Planning, and Planned Parenthood Springfield Area.

Principal leaders included Susan Sherard of Planned Parenthood, Ron Sakolsky Assistant Professor at Sangamon State University, and Don Merkin, Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Held a public hearing on the DES issue on April 27, 1976.