Michael Meltsner papers, 1965-1974

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0867
Bib ID:
4079098 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Meltsner, Michael, 1937-
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
6 linear feet (13 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Correspondence, memoranda, notes, and printed materials documenting Professor Meltsner's activities in the NAACP's Legal Defense fund, and other organizations opposed to capital punishment.

Arrangement

Arranged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Michael Meltsner papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Meltsner, Michael C. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1974. Accession number--M-74.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/1989.

Revision Description

2020-06-10 EAD document created by CCR.

Biographical / Historical

Michael Meltsner (b. 1937) is an American lawyer, professor, and author. Meltsner worked on the staff of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and served as counsel on many civil rights cases in the 1960s.

Subject Headings

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Name
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
African Americans -- History CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
African Americans -- Societies, etc CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Capital punishment CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID