Series III. Working Files, 1946-1996, bulk 1984-1996

Extent:
15 box(es) (11.5 linear feet)
Scope and content:

Series III. Working Files documents the research and thought processes of the lawyers in the case. The series includes data collected on the schools and research files, as well as correspondence, depositions, and notes. Common subjects include DeKalb County Schools financial records and calculations of per pupil expenditures, plans for addressing overcrowding at Redan High School, statistics about teachers and staff, enrollment numbers of students include race, school facility capacity, the magnet school program, and DeKalb County School policies.

Processing information:

The files were sorted into these categories by Russell staff. These files did not come to the library with any clear organization.

Contents

Access and use restrictions

Restrictions:

This series is open for research with the following exceptions. Boxes with restricted materials are identified with an R before the box number. An access restriction note follows each restricted folder title with an explanation of the restriction and when the folder will be open.

1. Attorney-client privileged materials are restricted for 50 years from the date of the folder.

2. Folders with large numbers of social security numbers or student records protected by FERPA are currently restricted.

3. Some boxes in this series must be reviewed for account numbers prior to research use. Please request these boxes 3 business days prior to your research visit to allow time for this review.

Parent restrictions:

This collection is open for research with the following exceptions. Boxes with restricted materials are identified with an R before the box number. An access restriction note follows each restricted folder title with an explanation of the restriction and when the folder will be open.

Attorney-client priviledged materials are restricted for 50 years from the date of the folder. (Series I and Series III)

Materials containing large numbers of social security numbers are currently restricted. (Series I, Series II, and Series III)

Student records protected by FERPA are currently restricted. (Series III)

Additionally, some folders must be reviewed for account numbers or social security numbers prior to research use. Please request these boxes 3 business days prior to your research visit to allow time for this review. (Series I and Series III)

Reference copies of the audiovisual recordings are available upon request. Research requests will be filled as soon as possible and will be dependent upon the condition of the recordings. (Series I)

Parent terms of access:
Before material from collections at the Richard B. Russell Library may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permissions. Persons wishing to quote from materials in the Russell Library collection should consult the Director. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.