Series I: Death Penalty, 1973-2007
- Scope and content:
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This series concerns attempts by human rights groups to abolish the death penalty, especially in the United States. Materials include research, fliers, correspondence, and other documents from AIUSA's Program to Abolish the Death Penalty, Faith in Action, Virginians Against State Killing (VASK), California People of Faith Against the Death Penalty, and several other groups. Many of the files relate to religious organizations and contain either their own work or efforts by human rights groups to encourage their involvement. It has been arranged alphabetically by subject.
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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 no access restrictions.
- 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