Manuscript Society Alert., 11/29/1976-11/29/1976

File — Box: 1, Folder: 38

Identifier: GAMMS410.2.38

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Papers relating to a lawsuit by the state of North Carolina against B.C. West, Jr., seeking the return of papers to which the state claimed ownership.

Dates

11/29/1976-11/29/1976

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Typed Letter Signed dated 11/29/1976 from Richard Maass of the Manuscript Society's Emergency Defense Committee for the B.C. West Case alerting members of the North Carolina appeals court ruling, noting that West planned to appeal the decision to the state Supreme Court, and urging Manuscript society members to file amicus briefs as part of West's appeal. Attached to the letter is 1 Printed Article from The (Raleigh) News and Observer dated 11/20/1976 referring to the appeals court ruling in N.C. v. West.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MAASS, RICHARD - CORRESP. TO MANUSCRIPT SOCIETY (1976): Typed Letter Signed

WEST, JR., B.C. - REF. BY MAASS, RICHARD (1976): Typed Letter Signed

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS - REF. BY MAASS, RICHARD (1976): Typed Letter Signed

SUPREME COURT OF NORTH CAROLINA - REF. BY MAASS, RICHARD (1976): Typed Letter Signed