American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada Records

Collection

Identifier: 99-18

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Included are minutes of the northern Nevada chapter, southern Nevada chapter, and state board meetings; administrative and issues correspondence; bylaws; organizational history; membership statistics; complaints and litigation files; subject files; and newspaper clippings. Topics include the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, gay rights, pro-choice/abortion controversy, prisons, alternatives to incarceration, and University of Nevada issues.

Dates

1970-1998

Creator

American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada (Creator, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Names in complaint files and membership lists. May not be published or mentioned in writing. All other parts of the collection are available for use. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested.

Administrative History

The Nevada branch of the American Civil Liberties Union was organized in 1966 although there were individuals in the state who were active in the national organization during the 1920s and 1930s. The ACLU is dedicated to maintaining and advancing civil liberties, including freedoms of association, press, religion, and speech; and the equal protection of the laws for all people. The Nevada chapter is divided into the northern Nevada and southern Nevada chapters.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Nevada branch of the American Civil Liberties Union was organized in 1966 although there were individuals in the state who were active in the national organization during the 1920s and 1930s. Included are minutes of the northern Nevada chapter, southern Nevada chapter, and state board meetings; administrative and issues correspondence; bylaws; organizational history; membership statistics; complaints and litigation files; subject files; and newspaper clippings.