Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Amnesty International USA. Country Coordination Groups
- Extent:
- 272 linear feet and 272 linear feet 270 record cartons 8
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Amnesty International of the USA, Inc. Co-Group Records, 1961-2012; Box and Folder; Center for Human Rights Documentation and Research, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Background
- Scope and Content:
Materials include clippings, articles, publications, reports, conference materials, research files, correspondence, posters, and CDs.
- Biographical / Historical:
This collection documents the organization and activity of many of AIUSA's regional Coordination Groups (Co-Groups), which research and protest human rights violations in specific regions of the world. Collectively, Co-Groups include all countries.
- Acquisition information:
2015.2016.M112: Source of acquisition--Jay Wallia, Syria Group, AIUSA. Method of acquisition--Deposit; Date of acquisition--01/26/2016.
2011.2012.M073: Source of acquisition--Rob Stein, Chile Group. Method of acquisition--Deposit; Date of acquisition--12/15/2011.
2016.2017.M036: Source of acquisition--AIUSA. Method of acquisition--Deposit; Date of acquisition--08/29/2016.
- Custodial history:
The papers were originally donated by the University of Colorado Boulder as part of the AIUSA collection. In 2006 the AIUSA collection was transferred to RBML. Additional materials were deposited in 2011 and 2016.
- Processing information:
Papers processed Carolyn Smith 2010-2017.
- Accruals:
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Human rights
Correspondence - Names:
- Amnesty International USA
Amnesty International
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection is currently closed; all material restricted until further notice.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Amnesty International of the USA, Inc. Co-Group Records, 1961-2012; Box and Folder; Center for Human Rights Documentation and Research, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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6th Floor East Butler Library535 West 114th St.New York, NY 10027, United States
- CONTACT:
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(212) 854-5590rbml@library.columbia.edu