Charles E. Stevens American Atheist Library and Archives

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Charles E. Stevens American Atheist Library and Archives, also known as CESAALA, is a collection of over 50,000 volumes of books, documents, and various other research tools. It was founded by the American Atheists and currently records oral histories of various intellectuals and lecturers.[1] The library is valued at between $1 million and $3 million and is one of American Atheists' most valuable assets.[2] The American Atheist Press is a division of the Charles E. Stevens American Atheist Library.[3]

In 1993, head of American Atheists, Madalyn Murray O'Hair believed she might lose the library due to pending litigation.[2] In late 1993 a computer with the only copy of the library's catalog was stolen and never recovered.[2] Formally located at 7215 Cameron Rd in Austin, TX 78761[4], it lost its tax exemption in 1997[5] and moved to New Jersey.[6]

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  1. ^ Randy Hall. Atheist Activists Look to Future During Easter Convention CNSNews.com March 28, 2005
  2. ^ a b c Robert Bryce.The Mystery of the Vanishing Atheists Continues: Abducted by Aliens? Austin Chronicle. November 20, 1998
  3. ^ American Atheist Press Skeptic Files
  4. ^ Atheist Resource Guide South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
  5. ^ IRS revokes tax-exempt status of two O'Hair groups February 2, 1997
  6. ^ Godless Americans March on Washington

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