Hemlock of Michigan records, 1989-2006

Summary

Creator:

Hemlock (Society). Hemlock of Michigan.

Abstract:

Michigan chapter of organization established to support right of terminally ill adults to be able to choose either passive or active voluntary euthanasia for themselves. Organizational records, including correspondence, newsletters, membership lists, and clippings and articles about organization.

Extent:

6.3 linear feet

Language:

English

Call Number:

93853 Bj 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Hemlock of Michigan members

Background

Scope and Content:

The record group includes organizational records, including correspondence, newsletters, and membership lists. Other files document the relationship of Hemlock of Michigan with the national organization as well as its activities as an advocacy group to the Michigan Legislature. Of significance are the several folders of clippings and articles on the activities of the organization and on the general subject of death and dying.

Biographical / Historical:

Hemlock of Michigan is an educational, non-profit organization that supports the right of terminally ill adults to die with dignity and self-respect. Therefore, the organization supports the rights of individuals to choose for themselves either a passive or active voluntary euthanasia. This chapter of the National Hemlock Society was formed on September 23, 1989 at the home of Janet and Ray Good when sixteen people met to form a steering committee for the Michigan chapter. Based upon the principle that terminally ill persons should be able to determine the manner, means, and timing of their death, Hemlock also supports the individual's right to refuse artificial support which only prolongs the process of dying. Some of the objectives of the organization, beyond educating the public to the principle of active voluntary euthanasia, include support for legislation that would permit physicians to aid the terminally ill in dying. Hemlock of Michigan disbanded in 2006.

Acquisition Information:

The record group came from the organization (donor no. 8057 ) in multiple accessions.

Accruals:

No further additions to the records are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Euthanasia -- Michigan.
Right to die -- Michigan.
Suicide -- Michigan.

Names:

Hemlock (Society). Hemlock of Michigan.