We wish to obtain the following kinds of library and archival
materials:
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Books, articles, studies, training manuals and other published documents
relating to the development and activities of legal aid programs in the
United States and elsewhere. We would not only appreciate receiving reprints
or original copies of these items but also the notes used in the creation
of these publications.
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Unpublished papers or speeches used in day to day activities, presented
at conferences or other meetings. Again copies of notes or rough drafts
for these items, if available would be greatly appreciated.
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Archival materials documenting people and organizations that have played
a role in the development of legal aid programs. Archival collections include
materials created and used in the day to day activities of a person or
organization and may include but is not limited to correspondence, unpublished
documents such as speeches, testimony, notes or drafts of published works,
diaries, photographs, ledgers, memoranda and publicity materials. We strongly
encourage the donation of original documents when possible. If possible
please provide information on the contents of what is in each box (for
example, correspondence from the LSC Board of Directors 1980-1990; papers
from the law firm of Smith and Barney documenting legal aid services, speeches
unknown dates.). If there is a list of each item or folder that would be
excellent, if not do not try to create one. A general idea of what is in
the box is fine.
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Audio and video tapes documenting legal service activities. These may include
news reports, documentaries, interviews, dramatic performances of events
of importance in the history of legal aid, film of programs or other special
events or tape used to help publicize legal aid programs.
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Photographs and other memorabilia showing special events or documenting
the day to day activities of those involved in the legal aid arena.
Anyone donating archival collections or other original materials will be
asked to sign a deed of gift transferring ownership of their materials
to the National Equal Justice Library. The deed of gift can be modified
to deal with issues such as the need to restrict documents from researcher
use for a finite period of time, or how to deal with materials that are
not within the scope of the NEJL collection.
If you are not ready to donate materials at this time but wish to indicate
your desire to do so at another time, you may wish to sign a letter of
intent. This will allow you to indicate your desire to donate your materials
at another time and provides us with a record of your wishes. When you
or your family is ready then the donation can be made.
Materials donated to the National Equal Justice Library will be used
by researchers studying the history of the various legal aid movements
in the United States and throughout the world. Materials may also be used
for exhibits within the NEJL museum. The National Equal Justice Library
is a climate controlled location. Researchers will be supervised. The safety
of the materials entrusted to the care of the NEJL is our first priority.
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