Series II. Official Records, 1968-1996

Extent:
21 box(es) (20.25 linear feet)
Scope and content:

Series II. Official Records includes completed documents filed with or issued by the court, such as pleadings, exhibits, briefs, and memos. These documents record the progression of the arguments and decisions in the case. In addition, common subjects include the capacity and quality of school facilities, the financial decisions of DeKalb County Schools, the M-to-M (Majority to Minority) transfer program, the quality of education, and statistics about teachers and staff.

Arrangement:

Organized by type of document. These groups of documents were mostly present in the files as they were received, but were added to by the Russell staff.

Contents

Access and use restrictions

Restrictions:

This series is open for research with the following exception. 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.

Folders with large numbers of social security numbers are currently restricted.

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.