Series I. Alphabetical Files, 1950-1994, bulk 1975-1990

Extent:
31 box(es) (29.5 linear feet and 9 audiovisual items)
Scope and content:

Series I. Alphabetical Files consists of a discrete set of files created by Weekes & Candler related to the case, especially related to if unitary status (desegregation) had been achieved. The majority of the files are case exhibits and data collected about the school system, as well as research files, correspondence, depositions, federal compliance reports, testimony, and other case files. Common subjects include the quality of education in DeKalb County Schools, school policies, enrollment numbers of students including race, statistics on teachers and staff, and attendance boundaries.

Processing information:

This alphabetical run was reconstructed using documentation from the donor, including a divider at the beginning of each letter of the alphabet and filing notes about groups of files that were housed in separate locations. The group of files in the "Unitary Status" section was originally housed separately and was returned to the appropriate location using the filing notes. There was another group of files with a filing note called "Redan". These files were not found during processing, although there are other files related to Redan High School in Series III. Working Files.

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 are currently restricted.

3. Some boxes in this series 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.

4. 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.

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.