Series I: Case Files

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Access and use restrictions

Parent restrictions:

This collection is open for research use with the following conditions and exceptions.

Prior to accessing these materials, all researchers must agree to abide by the Atlanta Legal Aid Socity, Inc., Olmstead Case Files Access agreement.

Some records in this collection fall under one of two categories of restriction: 1.) Attorney-client privilege, covering any informaiton exchanged between an attorney and client, including correspondence between the client and the attorney's staff or by the attorney on behalf of the client.

2.) Records that would violate the privacy of an individual, including records under seal by a court; records that reveal the identify of clients that were represented anonymously or which are not otherwise public; records containing medical information or social security numbers; the terms of confidential settlement agreements; and any other information gained in professional relationship with the client.

Boxes containing restricted information are marked RESTRICTED on the box label and finding aid (noted by an R before the box number). The open files in such boxes can be provided to researchers, provided that Russell Library staff have first reviewed the records and temporarily removed any restricted files.

This collection contains digital files. To access these files, please request the folders you would like through the finding aid using your research account. An archivist will be in contact with you to explain how to access the files. Please note that not all file formats are currently supported by the library for research use.

This collection contains audiovisual materials. 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 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.