Subseries I.3: Case Files, 1967-1994
- Scope and content:
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This section consists of two main types of case files. First, there are files kept regarding hundreds of human rights related cases in South Africa that were part of the SAP's Legal Assistance program, which provided financial assistance to South African lawyers to defend political activists and political prisoners. Second, there are files documenting domestic cases (regarding nuclear energy, racial discrimination, and other topics) in which the Lawyers Committee played a role as a party to the suit or monitored closely because of the case's relevance to South Africa.
Types of materials are correspondence, background information and summaries of cases, legal fees and wire transfer receipts, press clippings, and court documents and pleadings. There are also files for individual attorneys, information about cases that were not funded, guidelines for assistance, and statistics. For additional case files pertaining to Namibia, see Subseries I.2 Namibia.
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Access and use
- Parent 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.
Some files containing personally identifiable information are restricted. See the finding aid for more information.
- Parent terms of access:
- Reproductions 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.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu