Carl Cohen papers, 1966-1974, (bulk 1971-1974).

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Carl Cohen papers, 1966-1974, (bulk 1971-1974).

Correspondence, clippings, memoranda, minutes, notes, agendas and other material relating to Mr. Cohen's activities with the ACLU in Michigan. Important subjects are: abortion, busing, amnesty, impeachment of President Nixon, women's rights, and prisoners' rights.

5.5 linear ft. (11 boxes)

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Wayne State University. Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs

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American Civil Liberties Union

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Brown, Gary (Gary A.)

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Conyers, John G., 1945-

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O'Hare, Rolland, 1925-

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Mazey, Ernest, 1919-1979

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Socialist and trade union organizer. Executive director of Michigan ACLU. From the description of Ernest Mazey papers, 1942-1979. (Wayne State University, Archives of Labor & Urban). WorldCat record id: 32321144 ...

Cohen, Carlos, ca 18- -

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Cohen, Carl, 1931-....

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Professor of philosophy at the University of Michigan, a founder and director of the University's Residential College, director of the Program in Human Values in Medicine in the University of Michigan Medical School. From the description of Carl Cohen papers, 1950-2006. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85777198 Served as Chairman of the American Civil Liberties Union in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 1971, elected Chairman of ACLU of Michigan. From the desc...