Carson Letter to Filby., 06/23/1977-06/23/1977

File — Box: 2, Folder: 3

Identifier: GAMMS410.2.78

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

06/23/1977-06/23/1977

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 06/23/1977 from Steve Carson to P. William Filby, urging Filby to undertake the "dramatic gesture" of excommunicating the state of North Carolina, declaring it off-limits to manuscript dealers, collectors, and exhibitors in response to the West decision. Carson also writes that the goal of excommunication should be to generate publicity that can be used to enact legislation overturning the West decision. This letter is related to documents contained in Box 2, Folder 4, and Box 2, Folder 5.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

CARSON, STEVE - CORRESP. TO FILBY, P. WILLIAM (1977): Typed Letter Signed

FILBY, P. WILLIAM - CORRESP. FROM CARSON, STEVE (1977): Typed Letter Signed

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES - REF. BY CARSON, STEVE (1977): Typed Letter Signed

UNITED STATES CONGRESS - REF. BY CARSON, STEVE (1977): Typed Letter Signed

NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY - REF. BY CARSON, STEVE (1977): Typed Letter Signed

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA - REF. BY CARSON, STEVE (1977): Typed Letter Signed

DUKE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY - REF. BY CARSON, STEVE (1977): Typed Letter Signed

"MANUSCRIPTS" (MAGAZINE) - REF. BY CARSON, STEVE (1977): Typed Letter Signed