American Civil Liberties Union of Utah Records (Ms 650)
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Utah Records
(1957-1992) consist of documents concerned with the administrative
functions of the local chapter and the civil liberties issues with which
the chapter was involved. Though the collection covers the organization
since its founding in 1958, the bulk of the collection consists of records
from the directorships of James Joy (1974-1976), Shirley Pedler
(1976-1987), Robyn Blumner (1987-1989) and Michele Parish (1989-1992).
Documents from the early years of the organization, as well as from the
directorship of Steve Cook (1972-1974), are also found. Included are
documents concerned with the administrative activities of the Utah chapter
and the national ACLU office, as well as a large body of material
concerned with various civil liberties issues. These include reports,
articles, legislation, press releases, information circulars, newsletters,
and brochures. Court documents concerned with cases argued in Utah courts
make up a large portion of each subject category. Information concerning
the activities of organizations associated with each issue can also be
found, as well as news clippings. An indexed register is available.