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Size | 1.5 feet of linear shelf space (approximately 300 items) |
Abstract | The Robert W. Spearman Papers document study of and reaction to the Speaker Ban Law (H.B. 1395) by Spearman during his terms as University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Student Body vice president from 1963 to 1964 and as president from 1964 to 1965. Materials include correspondence, speeches, copies of legislative reports and communications, legal opinions, a survey of journalists' opinions on the impact of the law, and some related Speaker Ban papers collected by Spearman's friend Joel Fleishman. Acquired as part of the Southern Historical Collection. |
Creator | Spearman, Robert W. (Robert Worthington), 1943- |
Curatorial Unit | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection. |
Language | English |
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Back to TopRobert W. Spearman was vice president of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Student Body from 1963 to 1964 and president from 1964 to 1965. During this time, he spoke out against the Speaker Ban Law (H.B. 1395).
Back to TopThe Robert W. Spearman Papers document study of and reaction to the Speaker Ban Law (H.B. 1395) by Spearman during his terms as University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Student Body vice president from 1963 to 1964 and as president from 1964 to 1965. Materials include correspondence, speeches, copies of legislative reports and communications, legal opinions, a survey of journalists' opinions on the impact of the law, and some related Speaker Ban papers collected by Spearman's friend Joel Fleishman.
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