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Civil Rights

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Civil rights, as defined by A Dictionary of Public Health: "In countries that have victimized certain groups in society, this means emancipation, elimination of segregation, equity, and equality of access to the services and institutions of society."

This guide was created to assist users in locating primary resources and research materials pertaining to civil rights in the United States. Explore the tabs on the left to learn about primary sources related to civil rights, how to locate books and articles through the University Libraries, and additional resources pertaining to civil rights.

                   
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