Register of the Jo Ann Gasper papers
Finding aid prepared by Justyna K. Szulc
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
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Title: Jo Ann Gasper papers
Date (inclusive): 1977-1993
Collection Number: 86012
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
8 manuscript boxes
(3.2 Linear Feet)
Creator:
Gasper, Jo Ann
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Access
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
Use
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1986.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Jo Ann Gasper papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical Note
Jo Ann Gasper was born September 25th, 1946 in Providence, Rhode Island. She received her B.A. in Political Philosophy in
1967, and a Master of Business Administration in 1969, from University of Dallas. Gasper started her professional career in
1976 as an editor and publisher of "The Right Woman" newsletter whose primary focus was centered on family and women's issues.
Additionally, the newsletter provided independent consultation on public policy issues and business procedures. Due to her
expertise in family and social policy Gasper served as a Family Policy Advisor to the Reagan and Bush 1980 Campaign. She continued
her career at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services until 1987, where she served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary
for Population Affairs. During her time as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs she was responsible for the administration
of the National Family Planning Program and the Adolescent Family Life Program. Gasper was released from her position in 1987
by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Otis R. Bowen, for refusal to issue grants to two Planned Parenthood groups.
In 1987, Gasper joined the U.S. Department of Education in the capacity of Policy Advisor to the Under Secretary of Education
where she worked on issues related to Youth and Family Policy, specifically: adolescent pregnancy, abortion, sex education
and contraceptive services. Jo Ann Gasper retired from her political career in the 1990s.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection documents the political activities of Jo Ann Gasper from 1977 to 1993. The collection is focused on her time
as the editor and publisher of "The Right Woman" newsletter, as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs for
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and as the Policy Advisor to the Under Secretary for the U.S. Department
of Education. Materials in the collection are comprised of biographical files, correspondence, printed matter, research, speeches
and writings.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Conservatism
United States -- Social policy
United States -- Politics and government -- 1981-1989
Women -- United States
Birth control -- United States
Reagan, Ronald
United States. Congress
United States. Department of Health and Human Services
Biographical File
1977-1993
Scope and Contents
Comprised of articles, certificates, photographs, resume copies, interviews, and documents regarding termination of the Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs position.
box 1, folder 3
Interviews,
September 16, 1993
box 1, folder 5
Professional Appointments and Resumes,
circa 1980
box 1, folder 7
Termination Documents,
July, 1987
box 1, folder 8
Termination Documents,
July, 1987
Correspondence
1977-1987
Scope and Contents
Composed of professional and personal correspondence during time in office and prior to retirement.
box 1, folder 9
Letters by Others,
1977-1987
box 1, folder 10
Letters of Endorsement,
1986
box 1, folder 11
Letters Received
1977-1987
Printed Matter,
1971-1981
Scope and Contents
Comprised of pamphlets, brochures, newspaper clippings, newsletters, and conference materials.
box 2, folder 1
Brochures and Pamphlets
1971-1976
box 2, folder 4
Clippings,
February, 1978
box 2, folder 10
Clippings,
November, 1978
box 2, folder 11
Clippings,
December, 1978
box 2, folder 13
Clippings,
February, 1979
box 3, folder 1
Clippings,
September, 1979
box 3, folder 3
Clippings,
November, 1979
box 3, folder 4
Clippings,
December, 1979
box 3, folder 6
Clippings,
February, 1980
box 3, folder 8
Conference Materials,
1987
box 4, folder 1
The Newsletter of Newsletters,
1977-1981
box 4, folder 2
The Newsletter of Newsletters (Administration),
1978-1981
box 5, folder 1
The Right Woman (Administration),
1978-1981
Research,
1978-1990
Scope and Contents
Composed of research materials gathered during time in office regarding family planning, education, pro-choice materials,
abortion, pornography, domestic violence, sex education, homosexuality, religion, Family Protection Act, Title X, child welfare,
social security, and IRS exemptions.
box 5, folder 2
Adolescent Pregnancy and Childbearing
circa 1990
box 5, folder 3
Copyright Exemptions for Religious Organizations,
1981
box 5, folder 4
Domestic Violence,
1979-1982
box 5, folder 6
Family Protection Act
1979
box 5, folder 7
I.R.S. - Tax Exempt Organizations,
1979
box 6, folder 1
I.R.S. - Tax Exempt Schools,
1978-1979
box 6, folder 2
I.R.S. - Tax Exempt Schools,
1978-1979
box 6, folder 5
Presidential Documents,
1987
box 6, folder 7
School Based Clinics,
1986-1988
box 7, folder 1
Sex-Education,
circa 1990
box 7, folder 2
Social Security,
1979-1980
box 7, folder 3
Taxpayers Bill of Rights,
1981
box 7, folder 4
The Pope in America,
October 1-7, 1979
box 7, folder 5
The Presidentail Commission for the National Agenda for the Eighties,
1979-1980
box 7, folder 6
Title X - Family Palnning,
1985-1987
box 7, folder 7
97th Congres: HR 1 - 4999
1981
Speeches and Writings,
1981-1990
Scope and Contents
Comprised of drafts of speeches and talks, correspondence regarding speaking engagements, notes, as well as copies of authored
writings.
box 8, folder 1
Accepted Speaking Engagements,
1987
box 8, folder 2
Capitiol Connection,
1981
box 8, folder 3
Correspondence,
1987-1990
