Bernard Burton Papers, 1940-1991
Collection context
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Summary
- Creator:
- Burton, Bernard (journalist)
- Abstract:
- The collection includes material related to Bernard Burton's service in World War II and newspaper articles he wrote in opposition to anti-abortion laws.
- Extent:
- 0.4 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Bernard Burton Papers, 1940-1991. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Burton Papers).
Background
- Scope and content:
- The collection includes material related to Bernard Burton's service in World War II and newspaper articles he wrote in opposition to anti-abortion laws.
- Biographical / historical:
- Bernard Burton served in the armed forces during World War II and was a journalist and publicist. He worked to repeal California's anti-abortion law during Ronald Reagan's tenure as governor. He wrote for the Daily Worker and other publications.
- Acquisition information:
- Bernard Burton donated this collection to the Unviersity at Albany.1991
- Processing information:
- Processed in 2015 by unprocessed.
- Arrangement:
- The collection is unprocessed and is likely disorganized. Individual items may be difficult to find.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
Indexed terms
- Local Topics:
- Military and Armed Conflict
Women
Using these materials
- Access:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- Restrictions:
- Access to this collection is restricted because it is unprocessed. Portions of the collection may contain recent administrative records and/or personally identifiable information. While it is likely that portions of the collection may be viewed, access must be managed by an archivist.
- Rights and Permissions:
- The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
- Preferred citation:
-
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Bernard Burton Papers, 1940-1991. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Burton Papers).