Subseries 8 - Academic Freedom--Correspondence, 1918-1950

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Subseries 8 - Academic Freedom--Correspondence, 1918-1950

67 Volumes

Collection Creator:

American civil liberties union

Dates:

1918-1950

Extent:

67 Volumes

Languages:

English

Scope and Contents

This series principally represents the work of the Academic Freedom committee and the staff who worked under its direction. One should also see records relating to the committee in the Organizational Matters series (Series 18). Records are for the most part arranged by state, although there are some other subjects. Frequent issues include evolution, yellow dog contracts for teachers, Bible reading in schools, compulsory military training in schools, loyalty oaths, Communist Party membership, flag saluting cases, textbook bans and release time in schools.

Existence and Location of Copies

Microfilm of these volumes is available at the Mudd Manuscript Library. Additionally, digital images of volumes 1-71, 73-125, 127-135, and 138-141 are available online as downloadable PDFs. Please see the Reel Contents List for access to electronic copies.

FOR DIGITIZED CONTENT: Subgroup 1 has been digitized in its entirety and is available for members of the Princeton community to view here.

Conditions Governing Access

Subgroup 1 is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Credit this material:

Subseries 8 - Academic Freedom--Correspondence; American Civil Liberties Union Records: Subgroup 1, The Roger Baldwin Years, MC001-01, Public Policy Papers, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Custodial History

The initial donation to the New York Public Library consisted of 10 volumes of canvas-backed post-bound original documents and clippings pasted on paper that were numbered starting with 1 for each year. NYPL removed the originals from the post-bindings, and pasted them into scrapbooks. This process increased the number of volumes and split materials that were originally described as a single volume. Volumes were renumbered with a combination of volume and letter designations (for example, 595A and 595B).

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents: This series principally represents the work of the Academic Freedom committee and the staff who worked under its direction. One should also see records relating to the committee in the Organizational Matters series (Series 18). Records are for the most part arranged by state, although there are some other subjects. Frequent issues include evolution, yellow dog contracts for teachers, Bible reading in schools, compulsory military training in schools, loyalty oaths, Communist Party membership, flag saluting cases, textbook bans and release time in schools.
Arrangement: No arrangement action taken or arrangement information not recorded at the time of processing.

Collection History

Custodial History: The initial donation to the New York Public Library consisted of 10 volumes of canvas-backed post-bound original documents and clippings pasted on paper that were numbered starting with 1 for each year. NYPL removed the originals from the post-bindings, and pasted them into scrapbooks. This process increased the number of volumes and split materials that were originally described as a single volume. Volumes were renumbered with a combination of volume and letter designations (for example, 595A and 595B).
Appraisal: No appraisal information is available.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access: Subgroup 1 is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use: Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements: For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.
Credit this material:: Subseries 8 - Academic Freedom--Correspondence; American Civil Liberties Union Records: Subgroup 1, The Roger Baldwin Years, MC001-01, Public Policy Papers, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library
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Existence and Location of Copies

FOR DIGITIZED CONTENT: Subgroup 1 has been digitized in its entirety and is available for members of the Princeton community to view here.

Other Finding Aids

The ACLU Card Index (1917-1946) lists materials in this collection first chronologically and then by subject or name (original index cards are now located in AC123, Library Records). Please use the linked Card Index Subjects list and Names list (individuals are found under the heading "people" in the index) to identify relevant index terms and the years in which they appear. The cards provide reel (r), volume, and page numbers for each subject. This index has several limitations. Names are not indexed exhaustively, and material from 1946-1950 is not included. To gain access to these years, please use the Reel Contents and Series lists.

This finding aid describes a portion of the American Civil Liberties Union Records held at the Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library. For an overview of the entire collection, instructions on searching the collection and requesting materials, and other information, please see the Guide to the American Civil Liberties Union Records.