Amnesty International of the USA Inc. Rena Margulis Papers, 1973-2000, bulk 1987-2000

Creator:: Margulis, Rena
Abstract:: This collection documents AIUSA human rights activist Rena Margulis's work on the creation of the AIUSA Casework Manual and on many other issues.
Extent:: 7 linear feet 7 record cartons
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: Materials include meeting minutes, correspondence, drafts, notes, case files, manuals, and policy materials.
Biographical / historical:: Rena Margulis was a member of the Board of Directors from 1995-1998 and worked on the creation of the AIUSA Casework Manual. The papers include material on board meetings, the creation of a Casework Manual, membership, and local groups.

Acquisition information:

Source of acquisition--Unknown donor. Method of acquisition--Deposit at University of Colorado Boulder.

Source of acquisition--AIUSA. Method of acquisition--Deposit; Date of acquisition--2006.

Custodial history:

The papers were originally donated to the University of Colorado Boulder as part of the AIUSA collection. In 2006 the AIUSA collection was transferred to RBML.

Processing information:

This collection was processed by Carolyn Smith, archivist, and Rachel Dunphy, Barnard '16 in October 2014. Finding aid written by Carolyn Smith in August, 2018.

Arrangement:

The papers are organized into three series.

Accruals:

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Related material:

See Center for Human Rights Documentation and Research (CHRDR) page for more information about all AIUSA collections: https://library.columbia.edu/libraries/chrdr/archive_collections/aiusa.html

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 no access restrictions.

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. Rena Margulis Papers, 1973-2000; Box and Folder; Center for Human Rights Documentation and Research, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.y.

Location of this collection:: Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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