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 2: Biennial Conference

Materials include memos, bulletins, and letters concerning the planning and final reports of the conference; and topic papers.

Box 1

Folder 20: 1989 Biennial Conference. Biennial Conference Report, Nov. 1989.
Folder 21: 1991 Biennial Conference, Dec. 1989 - Sept. 1991. Memos and bulletins.
Folder 22: 1991 Biennial Conference. Papers on: "Racism and Multiculturalism"; "Affirmative Action"; ACLU and International Civil Liberties" "Euthanasia"; and "Bias-Related Crime Legislation".
Folder 23: 1991 Biennial Conference. Papers on: "Life and Death after Cruzan"; "Legislative Redistricting"; “ACLU and International Civil Liberties"; "What is the ACLU Biennial Conference?"; "Racism and the Immigrant Experience"; "Students Rights"; and attendance.

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