doi:10.7916/d8-g4ey-zr51Oral history interview with Tom Allen, 2000Allen, Thomas Eoral historiesmixed materialGynecologistsAbortionPhysicians--Attitudes.--United StatesPro-life movement--United StatesReproductive rightsAllen, Thomas EFamily history and childhood memories; Motivations and role models for application to medical school; Memories of university; medical school, especially abortion; Evolution of views on abortion; Policies and practices of abortion in his experience prior and port Roe v. Wade; Comments on socio-economic conditions of patients; Dangers of abortion and memories of trauma; Advice to future practioners; Speculation on future of the abortion movement; Remark on the opposition/pro-lifers; BA, University of Pittsburgh; MD, University Pittsburgh (1943); Clara Bell Cuvall Award (1990); Civil Libertarian of the Year (1998)