Finding Aid for Maurice J. (Mitch) Freedman Papers, 1996-2005 | The American Library Association Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Maurice J. (Mitch) Freedman Papers, 1996-2005

Predominant Dates:2001-04

ID: 2/1/44

Primary Creator: Freedman, Maurice J. (Mitch)

Extent: 15.6 Cubic Feet

Arrangement: Alphabetical

Date Acquired: 06/29/2006. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Advocacy, ALA Annual Conference, ALA Midwinter Meeting, Banned Books, Executive Board, ALA, International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), Library of Congress, Pay Equity, President, ALA, Publicity, Public Library Association (PLA), Salaries, Status of Women, USA PATRIOT Act

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Papers of Maurice J. (Mitch) Freedman, President (2002-03), includes articles, correspondence, interviews, photographs, reports, and speeches concerning administrative duties, affiliated professional organizations, conference logistics, election and inaugural activities, legislative advocacy and issues, and travel. Correspondents include Sanford Berman and Patricia Schroeder. Also included are materials for: ALA annual and midwinter conferences (2001-04), Better Salaries Task Force, Campaign for America's Librarians, Cuban libraries and librarians, ALA Honorary Membership nominations, IFLA conferences (2001-03), Iraqi libraries, media advocacy and training, Palestinian libraries, regional and state library association meetings, ALA policy on torture, and USA PATRIOT Act.

Biographical Note

Maurice J. (Mitch) Freedman earned a M.L.S. and Ph.D in library and information science [1]. Over his career, he has held various positions at the Library of Congress, the Information Dynamics Corporation, and the Hennepin County (Minn.) Library [2]. In 2005, he retired from his position as the Director of the Westchester (NY) Library System after 23 years [3]. He was Director of the New City Library from 2013 to 2015 [4]. He has been a consultant and speaker for the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Information Service, and he has also taught in library and information science programs at Columbia University, the Pratt Institute, and Rutgers University. He was President of ALA from 2002 to 2003. In 2014, he received the 2014 Joseph W. Lippincott Award [2].

Subject/Index Terms

Advocacy
ALA Annual Conference
ALA Midwinter Meeting
Banned Books
Executive Board, ALA
International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)
Library of Congress
Pay Equity
President, ALA
Publicity
Public Library Association (PLA)
Salaries
Status of Women
USA PATRIOT Act

Administrative Information

Repository: The American Library Association Archives

Accruals: 10/02/2006

Access Restrictions: Access Restricted: Interview transcripts in Box 4, Folder: ALA-APA Director Search Committee, 2003. Access restricted pending notification from ALA HQ. Check with ALA Librarian.

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Folder 1: ALA Annual Conference, 2004: Orlando, Florida; June 24-30, 2004. Schedules, registration information, correspondence.
Folder 2: ALA Annual Conference-Friday, June 25, 2004: Schedule, invitations, correspondence.
Folder 3: ALA Annual Conference-Saturday, June 26, 2004: Schedules; ALA-APA meeting, correspondence related to union issues.
Folder 4: ALA Annual Conference-Sunday, June 27, 2004: ASCLA President's Program speech by Peter D. Pearson, email correspondence regarding speakers (esp. Amy Goodman and Michael Moore), invitations
Folder 5: ALA Annual Conference-Monday, June 28, 2004: Schedule, Advocacy Coordinating Group Action Plan and meeting, invitations
Folder 6: ALA Annual Conference-Tuesday, June 29, 2004: Schedule
Folder 7: ALA Annual Conference-Wednesday, June 30, 2004: Schedule
Folder 8: ALA Annual Conference-Executive Board General Information, 2004: General information for executive board members (esp. logistical), schedule, email correspondence, invitations, conference badges
Folder 9: ALA Annual Conference-ALA-APA, 2004: ALA-APA brochure, email correspondence re conference logistics and meetings
Folder 10: ALA Annual Conference "Voice @ Work: Freedom to Choose a Union", 2004: AFL-CIO advocacy packet
Folder 11: ALA Annual Conference-Misc Publications, 2004: Conference preview in Library Journal and American Libraries; "Hot Picks @ Your Library" calendar featuring Alberta Canada librarians
Folder 12: ALA Annual Conference-Cognotes, 2004
Folder 13: ALA Annual Conference-Program Book, 2004
Folder 14: ALA Annual Conference, 2003: Folder 1 of 2. Schedules, email correspondence, invitations, text of speeches for 2003 conference in Toronto.
Folder 15: ALA Annual Conference, 2003: Folder 2 of 2. Schedules, email correspondence, invitations, text of speeches at 2003 conference in Toronto.
Folder 16: ALA Annual Conference-MJF schedules, 2003
Folder 17: ALA Annual Conference-Friday, June 20, 2003: Freedman schedule
Folder 18: ALA Annual Conference-Saturday, June 21, 2003: Freedman schedule, text of opening speech, email correspondence, NMRT meeting flyer
Folder 19: ALA Annual Conference-Gunnar Birkerts 6/22, 2003: Library Architecture program at ALA, related correspondence
Folder 20: ALA Annual Conference-Ralph Nader 6/22, 2003: Information, logistics, email related to Nader program at conference; text of Nader speech
Folder 21: ALA Annual Conference-President's Program, General Correspondence, 2003: Folder 1 of 2
Folder 22: ALA Annual Conference-President's Program, General Correspondence, 2003: Folder 2 of 2
Folder 23: ALA Annual Conference-Karen Nussbaum 6/23, 2003: Marketing and background for Karen Nussbaum speech at conference; related email correspondence
Folder 24: ALA Annual Conference-Monday, June 23, 2003: Background, flyer, email correspondence for session: Campaign for America's Librarians and Library Workers: Making it Happen"
Folder 25: ALA Annual Conference-Cuban Libraries Debate June 23, 2003: Background on Cuban libraries discussion scheduled for conference but cancelled, email correspondence, text of resolution
Folder 26: ALA Annual Conference-Tuesday, June 24, 2003: Transcript of Award Reception, email correspondence, letters to "honored guests" to the Inaugural Banquet
Folder 27: ALA Annual Conference-Naomi Klein 6/24, 2003: Text of Klein speech to ALA/CLA, email discussing logistics
Folder 28: ALA Annual Conference-Better Salaries Task Force Meetings, 2003
Folder 29: ALA Annual Conference-Board/Council, 2003
Folder 30: ALA Annual Conference-Freedom to Read Foundation, 2003
Folder 31: ALA Annual Conference-General Correspondence, 2003
Folder 32: ALA Annual Conference-Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), 2003: ALA Annual Meeting; Toronto Canada
Folder 33: ALA Annual Conference-Cognotes, 2003
Folder 34: ALA Annual Conference-Misc Publications, 2003: Poster, news clipping, Canadian library journal, city guide
Folder 35: ALA Annual Conference-Program Book, 2003

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