Skuy History of Contraception Lecture Series, 2026

Editing & Publishing the History of Contraception
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

 In part one of this year’s Skuy History of Contraception Lecture, join editors, scholars, and curators for a behind the scenes look at recent collaborative publications and museum work related to the history of contraception. This roundtable discussion will shed light on the processes of academic publishing and creating scholarly work for a public audience, as well as the joys and challenges of collaboration. 

Speakers:
Laura Ansley, American Historical Association
Kelly O’Donnell, Towson University
Amanda L. Mahoney, Case Western Reserve University
Vicki Daniel, Case Western Reserve University

New Research in the History of Contraception: A Nursing Clio Reader Roundtable
Thursday, April 23rd, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Part two of the 2026 Skuy History of Contraception Lecture will be a panel discussion featuring contributors to The Nursing Clio Reader: Histories of Sex, Reproduction, and Justice, a groundbreaking new collection edited by The Nursing Clio Collective. Panelists will discuss new frontiers in the history of contraception, including the history of devices and pharmaceuticals, eugenics, and the role of the Dittrick Medical History Center’s Percy Skuy History of Contraception collection as a source for new research in the field. 

Speakers:
Ayah Nuriddin, Yale University
Kelly O’Donnell, Towson University
Amanda L. Mahoney, Case Western Reserve University
Moderator: Lauren MacIvor Thompson, Kennesaw State University

Location:
Herrick room on the first floor of the  Allen Memorial Medical Library, 11000 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44106
A virtual Zoom option will also be available.

Register for Zoom or in person option for each event you plan on attending:

https://forms.gle/X3kCsQLryex7uSUh6  Wednesday, April 22nd,  4:00pm – 5:30pm
Editing, Publishing, and Exhibiting the History of Contraception

https://forms.gle/TcYSpafL1QqBs9cs8  Thursday, April 23rd, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
New Research in the HIstory of Contraception: A Nursing Clio Reader Roundtable