LINSDBORG — Margaret Sanger challenged the 19th century Comstock Law that prevented medical schools and consumer education about women’s reproduction and safe contraceptive choices. Historical Echoes presents a full, first-person performance as Margaret Sanger with Afternoon Tea at 2:30 p.m. on July 23 at the J O Sundstrom Building, 102 N. Main Street, Lindsborg. The public is invited but reservations before July 17 are requested.

Sanger’s life story is appropriate to today’s understanding of contraceptive choices and women’s rights. While Sanger was and is controversial in her efforts to provide safe information, her mark on history is important and influences care today.

Sanger’s husband owned an oil company that provided canned oil fluids for automobiles in the 1920s. He helped her by importing the contrabanded diaphragms from Germany in empty oil cans through Canada. Margaret then set about challenging the political and clergy obstructionists who insisted women should bear as many children as possible for child labor and military purposes.

Women frequently died in childbirth and there are common stories of women birthing up to 18 children that drove families into poverty.

Come, learn, and discuss the important history of Margaret Sanger’s world and efforts to educate medical students and consumers about this important part of family life.

Historical Echoes programs will be repeated monthly at the Sundstrom facilities and feature authentic performances of women who changed history.

Contact: Irene Nielsen at 785-493-5246 (message) or email: irenesteas@gmail.com.