Evolution/Creation collection, 1908-1996, n.d.

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Evolution/Creation collection, 1908-1996, n.d.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/25374614

The collection contains copies of articles, correspondence, speeches, debates, court cases, presentations, and publications relating to the evolution/creation debate and its role in public education. The bulk of the collection consists of articles, news clippings and other publications. Also included are a variety of recorded debates, both on audio and video cassettes. Publications are both from organizations and associations as well as individuals. The collection contains materials from a variety people and organizations including the American Civil Liberties Union, Isaac Asimov, William Bennetta, Franklin Parker, Harry Bert Wagoner, Phil Gerrish, and Ian Plimer. Also included are materials from related trials. Most of the collection covers the evolution/creation debate here in the United States, but some publications also document the debate outside of the United States, such as in Australia.

14.36 linear ft. (25 document boxes, 66 half-document boxes, and 1 card file box)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7144664

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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