Series X: Death Penalty, 1978-1984
- Scope and content:
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This series contains a wide variety of information about AIUSA's efforts to abolish the end death penalty. Most relate to the United States, but there is some material on other countries. It includes meeting notes and plans of action, suggestions for writing to state officials on the death penalty, research material such as clippings and lists of past executions, and reports on the use of the death penalty in the US and other countries, among many others. There is much information from conferences and meetings, as well as mailings encouraging local groups to select a death penalty coordinator and take up the cause.
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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.
This collection has restrictions. Restrictions for boxes and folders are noted in the series descriptions and may also be found within the contents list.
- Parent terms of access:
- Reproductions may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from Amnesty International of the USA, Inc.
- 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