American Library Association., 12/23/1976-12/23/1976

File — Box: 1, Folder: 48

Identifier: GAMMS410.2.48

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

12/23/1976-12/23/1976

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 Manuscript dated 12/23/1976 from William D. North, attorney for the American Library Association, to the Supreme Court of North Carolina, requesting permission to file an amicus curiae brief in the West case. The manuscript also describes the position of the American Library Association on the potential effect of the court's decision on libraries, historians, and document collectors.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

NORTH, WILLIAM D. - CORRESP. TO SUPREME COURT OF N.C. (1976): Other Types

SUPREME COURT OF NORTH CAROLINA - CORRESP. FROM NORTH, WILLIAM (1977): Other Types

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION - REF. BY NORTH, WILLIAM D. (1976): Other Types