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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Box 8

Folder 1: ALA Executive Board Spring Meeting, 4/16-18, 2004: Chicago
Folder 2: ALA Executive Board Fall Meeting, 10/10-12, 2003: Chicago
Folder 3: ALA Executive Board Spring Meeting, 4/4-6, 2003: Chicago
Folder 4: ALA Executive Board Fall Meeting, 11/1-3, 2002: Chicago
Folder 5: ALA Executive Board Spring Meeting, 4/11-14, 2002: Chicago
Folder 6: ALA Executive Board Fall Meeting, 10/12-14, 2001: Chicago
Folder 7: ALA Executive Board Roster and ALA Staff Directory, 2001-04
Folder 8: ALA Executive Board Status of Librarians Task Force, 2001
Folder 9: ALA Executive Director RFP, 2001-02
Folder 10: ALA Executive Director Search Candidates, 2001: Proposals from firms interested in running ALA executive director search.
Folder 11: ALA Fee Policies, 2001-02
Folder 12: ALA Steve Fesenmaier, 2002
Folder 13: ALA Keith Fiels-ALA Executive Director, 2002
Folder 14: ALA Filters, 2003-04
Folder 15: ALA Filtering the Internet Petition, 2001
Folder 16: FLA Annual Conference-Orlando. 4/10-13, 2001: Florida Library Association
Folder 17: Four County Library System Annual Meeting, 2004: Greene, NY
Folder 18: ALP Annual Meeting-Paris France, 3/18, 2003: American Library in Paris
Folder 19: Freedom of Information Day-Washington DC, 3/14, 2003
Folder 20: Freedom Promotion Act, 2002
Folder 21: ALA Freedom to Read Foundation, 2001-02
Folder 22: 40th Anniversary of Freedom of Speech Movement-Berkeley, CA, 11/4-9, 2004: Free Speech Movement
Folder 23: ALA Doug Forrester, 2002: New Jersey senatorial candidate
Folder 24: ALA Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered Roundtable, 2002: GLBTRT
Folder 25: ALA General Correspondence, 2003
Folder 26: ALA General Correspondence, 2001-02
Folder 27: Marilen Daum & Shawn Whatley Visit to WLS, 7/9, 2003: Goethe Institute visit to WLS (Weschester Library System)
Folder 28: Goethe Institut Study Tour to Germany/Stadtische Bibliotheken, 2003: Folder 1 of 3
Folder 29: Goethe Institut Study Tour to Germany/Stadtische Bibliotheken, 2003: Folder 2 of 3
Folder 30: Goethe Institut Study Tour to Germany/Stadtische Bibliotheken, 2003: Folder 3 of 3
Folder 31: ALA Michael Gorman, 2003-05
Folder 32: Michael Gorman Planning Meeting-Chicago, 4/18, 2005
Folder 33: ALA Grammar Caucus, 2003

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