Amnesty International of the USA Inc. Hilary Naylor Papers, 1977-2006, bulk 1985-1997

Collection context

Creator:
Naylor, Hilary
Abstract:
This collection documents the work of AIUSA human rights activist Hilary Naylor, especially on her efforts to abolish the death penalty in the United States. It also includes information on several other AIUSA campaigns, regional and national conferences, training, student activism, and many other topics.
Extent:
14 linear feet (14 record cartons)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Much of the collection concerns information on the death penalty. It also includes information on several other AIUSA campaigns, regional and national conferences, training, student activism, and many other topics. Materials include correspondence, flyers, mailings, reports, information binders, conference information, policy information, video recordings, and audiocassettes.

Biographical / historical:

Hilary Naylor, PhD, has worked with AIUSA for over 25 years. Naylor served on the Board of Directors from 1991 to 1993, as a trainer from 1988 to present, public spokesperson from 1987 to present, and as a web developer from 1996 to present. She has also been a Country Coordinator (Country Specialist) and is currently a member of AIUSA's Member Empowerment Training Program Working Group. Much of her work focused on efforts to abolish the death penalty in the United States.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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.

All original copies of audio / moving image media / born digital materials are closed until reformatting. Please email rbml@columbia.edu.

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.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Amnesty International of the USA, Inc. Hilary Naylor Papers, 1977-2006; Box and Folder; Center for Human Rights Documentation and Research, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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