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Allie Beth Martin-Oklahoma-Intellectual Freedom Advocate

  • 1.  Allie Beth Martin-Oklahoma-Intellectual Freedom Advocate

    Posted Feb 28, 2024 12:32 PM
    Allie Beth Martin- June 28, 1914 – April 11, 1976.

    Oklahoma has legislative challenges today, but let's remember, Allie Beth Martin, Oklahoma librarian awarded Honorary American Library Association Membership in 1976.

     In her inaugural address in San Francisco, July 4, 1975,  Allie Beth Martin's goals called for ALA's commitment to equal information access for all and intellectual
     freedom.  (address is here:  ED111344.pdf)

    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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