Freedom of Speech Periodical Collection

Collection

Identifier: MC 2102

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Scope and Content Note

This collection is comprised of 76 periodicals on freedom of speech. The Yearbook of the Committee on Freedom of Speech of the Speech Association of America, was first published by the National Communication Association in 1960. In 1970, the title changed to Free Speech Yearbook. Currently this periodical is published under the title First Amendment Studies. The Freedom of Speech Newsletter was published by the Committee on Freedom of Speech, Speech Communication Association. The Communication Law Review, published by Freedom and Responsibilities of Speech Division, Southern States Communication Association, was first published in 1983 and is currently disseminated online.

Dates

1962-1990

Creator

Smith, Stephen A., 1949- (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

Copies of the Freedom of Speech periodicals may be made for research use only.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Stephen A. Smith is a professor emeritus of the University of Arkansas, Department of Communication. Smith served as an expert in the areas of freedom of speech, political communication, and new media. He retired in 2015.

Extent

0.75 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Additional Description

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arranged in chronological order.

Acquisition Information

The Freedom of Speech Periodical Collection was donated to Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, in March 2016 by Stephen A. Smith, of Fayetteville, Arkansas.