Certificate of Distinguished Service, B'nai Brith, 1965
Scope and Content Note
The William D. Bostrom Collection is comprised of a scrapbook that contains a variety of documents, a certificate, a plaque and a newsletter and newsclipping ranging from 1962-1978. The bulk of the collection concerns Bostrom's work on academic freedom issues in 1962.
The Academic Freedom Scrapbook includes correspondence, memoranda, press releases, sermons and newsclippings relating to a symposium on academic freedom sponsored by the Arizona Civil Liberties Union. The material documents media coverage and commentary upon Bostrom's statement in support of academic freedom and includes correspondence from religious and community leaders and private citizens in support of his work. The texts of Bostrom's statement and subsequent media appearances are also included.
The Bostrom Papers include some memorabilia and an obituary and newsletter article written at the time of his death.
Dates
- Creation: 1965
Creator
- From the collection: Bostrom, William D., 1902-1978 (Person)
Language of Materials
Material in English
Access Restrictions
To view this collection, make an appointment at least five business days prior to your visit by contacting Ask an Archivist or calling (480) 965-4932. Appointments in the Wurzburger Reading Room at Hayden Library (rm. 138) on the Tempe campus are available Monday through Friday. Check the ASU Library Hours page for current availability.
Full extent
From the collection: 1 Box(es)
Full extent
From the collection: 0.25 Linear Feet
- Box: 1, Folder: 1/OV2 (Mixed Materials)
Repository details
Part of the Greater Arizona Collection Repository
Contact
Arizona State UniversityP.O. Box 871006
Tempe AZ 85287-1006 United States
(480) 965-4932
archives@asu.edu