Ruth H. Backus (née Haven) was the executive director of the Monroe County Birth Control League from 1934 to 1954. Like many of the women involved with the clinic, Backus was a wealthy member of Rochester society. Her husband, Sidney Backus, was an attorney and later served as Webster town supervis...
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