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Alexander Allain-Louisiana-Intellectual Freedom Advocate-ALA Honorary Membership 1975

  • 1.  Alexander Allain-Louisiana-Intellectual Freedom Advocate-ALA Honorary Membership 1975

    Posted Feb 28, 2024 11:54 AM
    Alexander Peter Allain (June 27, 1920 – January 5, 1994)
    Louisiana may have some legislation now that is worrisome, coming from a legislator in Acadiana. But always realize that there has been fierce defense of the First Amendment from Acadiana. Alexander Peter Allain was honored in 1975 by ALA with Honorary Membership for his work to found the Freedom to Read Foundation
     Roster of American Library Association Honorary Membership - Wikipedia


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    Kathleen de la Peña McCook
    Distinguished University Professor
    School of Information
    University of South Florida
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