North Dakota Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union Records, 1989-1993

North Dakota Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union Records

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Collection Overview

Title: North Dakota Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union Records, 1989-1993

ID: OGLMC1221

Primary Creator: North Dakota Chapter, American Civil Liberties Union

Extent: 5.75 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 10/31/1990. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Legal, Politics and Government

Languages: English

Abstract

State chapter of the national group, which seeks to defend and preserve civil liberties

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The North Dakota Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union Records date from 1989-1991 and consist of six series:

Series 1: General Organization Materials

Series 2: Biennial Conference

Series 3: ACLU Affiliates

Series 4: Subject Files

Series 5: North Dakota Chapter

Series 6: ACLU Press Clippings

Collection Historical Note

In October 1917, the National Civil Liberties Bureau (NCLB) separated from the parent organization of Civil Liberties Bureau. Under the guidance of founder Roger Baldwin, the NCLB's main objective was defending the civil liberties of World War I conscientious objectors and American communists. On 20 January 1920, the NCLB changed its name to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The ACLU has since expanded its objective to include defense against most civil rights infringements. The ACLU is especially interested in taking cases that can lead to constitutional changes at the federal level. The North Dakota Chapter deals with civil liberty issues at the state, regional, and national levels.

Subject/Index Terms

Legal
Politics and Government

Administrative Information

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Accruals: Additional materials were donated by Jane Summers on April 12, 1991 (Acc.91-1762), November 20, 1991, October 8, 1992 (Acc.92-1850), January 4, 1993 (Acc.93-1857) and October 27, 1994 (Acc.94-1986).

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Source: Jane Summers, ND ACLU Activities Coordinator

Acquisition Method: Donation; Acc.91-1735

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). North Dakota Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union Records. OGLMC 1221, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid migrated to Archon in February 2014.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: General Organization Materials],
[Series 2: Biennial Conference],
[Series 3: ACLU Affiliates],
[Series 4: Subject Files],
[Series 5: North Dakota Chapter],
[Series 6: ACLU Press Clippings],
[All]

Series 5: North Dakota Chapter

Materials include newspaper clippings, memorandum, and letters concerning the activities of the ACLU in North Dakota and in the Northern Region

Box 3

Folder 10: NDACLU, Apr. 1989 - Dec. 1989. Letters and memos.
Folder 11: NDACLU, Jan. 1990 - Sept. 1990. Letters and memos.
Folder 12: Abortion Issue, Jan. - Feb. 1991. Newspaper clippings, editorials and reports.
Folder 13: Abortion Issue, Mar. 1991. Newspaper clippings; ND Legislature pass restrictive abortion bill.
Folder 14: Abortion Issue, Apr. 1991. Newspaper clippings; Gov. George Sinner vetoes the restrictive bill; and proposals to put the abortion issue to the voters.
Folder 15: Abortion Issue, Aug. 1991. Lambs of Christ in Fargo and abortion protests in Fargo and Kansas City, KS.
Folder 16: Abortion Issue, July -Nov. 1991. Newspaper clippings; abortion protests; and cost of jailing protesters.
Folder 17: Church and State. North Dakota Chancellor Candidate Judith Sturnick and Keene College, May 1991, and "Minute of prayer costs $50 a day" for House and Senate.
Folder 18: Crime, Feb. 1991 - Apr. 1991. Prison Sentences for drug dealers; Inmate sues; Testifying via video tape; and rape verdict.
Folder 19: Discrimination. "Grand Forks needs a minority officer for discrimination" and Report of the Mayor's Subcommittee on Discrimination To Mayor Mike Polovitz, 20 Apr. 1991.

Box 4

Folder 1: Freedom of Speech, Jan. 1991 - Apr. 1991. Political advertisements and the 'truth'; Freedom to be heard; Politically Correct Speech; Bill to protect rights of those who display political posters; and the limits on free speech caused by the Persian Gulf War.
Folder 2: North Dakota Legislature. 1991. Journal of the Senate: Fifty-Second Legislative Assembly and Journal of the House: Fifty-Second Legislative Assembly.
Folder 3: Pro-Choice. ACLU/Pro-Choice Analysis and Report on the North Dakota Legislative Session of 1991.
Folder 4: Women's Conference, Feb. 1991. Conference involving the American Association of University Women, North Dakota Women's Network, Commission on the Status of Women, and The National Women and the Law Association. NDACLU's Jane Summers gave a presentation.

Box 5

Folder 16: Simon Heller Visit: November 1991

Box 6

Folder 1: Abortion and Reproductive Freedom
Folder 2: Abuse and Harassment of Inmates
Folder 3: Bylaws of the North Dakota Chapter
Folder 4: Channel 1 Broadcasting
Folder 5: Commentary on Bills and Ballot Measures
Folder 6: Correspondence
Folder 7: Dormitory Searches at North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton
Folder 8: Grants
Folder 9: Improper Medical Treatment of Inmates
Folder 10: List of North Dakota Cases
Folder 11: Lobbyist Positions
Folder 12: KMSU Radio Station
Folder 13: North Dakota Election Nominating Petition Restrictions
Folder 14: Police Harassment
Folder 15: Membership
Folder 16: News Clippings and Letters to the Editor
Folder 17: North Dakota Senate and House Bills
Folder 18: Sobriety Checkpoints
Folder 19: Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Constitution
Folder 20: Steering Committee
Folder 21: Termination of Jane Summers
Folder 22: University of North Dakota Medical Student Honor Code
Folder 23: Workplace Discrimination
Folder 24: Wrongful Commitment
Folder 25: Correspondence
Folder 26: Ira Glasser, Simon Heller, and Gara LaMarche Visits
Folder 27: Judicial and Legislative Journals and Voting Records
Folder 28: Letters to the Editor and News Clippings
Folder 29: Lobbyist Positions
Folder 30: Membership
Folder 31: News Clippings: "Life After High School" Play
Folder 32: Steering Committee
Folder 33: Volunteer Attorneys

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