North Dakota Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union Records

Collection

Identifier: OGLMC-1221

Scope and Contents

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

Dates

created: 1989-1993
Other: Date acquired: 10/31/1990

Creator

North Dakota Chapter, American Civil Liberties Union (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

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.

Note written by

Full Extent

5.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

State chapter of the national group, which seeks to defend and preserve civil liberties

Source of Acquisition

Jane Summers, ND ACLU Activities Coordinator

Method of Acquisition

Donation; Acc.91-1735

Accruals and Additions

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).