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Collection Development "U.S. Citizenship": The Long and Winding Road
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Sandstrom, John C. – Library Journal, 2008
In 1790, Congress passed the first act governing naturalization, which provided that any free, white, male or female adult alien who had resided within the limits and jurisdiction of the United States for a period of two years was eligible for citizenship. From this humble beginning the current system of granting naturalized citizenship developed,…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Public Libraries, Immigration, Library Services
Citizen Access to Legal Information.
Andrus, Kay L. – Library Journal, 1987
Describes activities by the American Bar Association and other groups aimed at educating the public about their legal rights and responsibilities, including informational pamphlets and brochures issued by state bar associations. These public service information pamphlets are listed by state and the address of each state's bar association is…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Citizenship Education, Information Dissemination, Law Related Education