Amnesty International of the USA Inc. Rose Styron Papers, 1958-2006, bulk 1981-1993

Creator:: Styron, Rose
Abstract:: This collection documents the work of human rights activist Rose Styron, who served on the AIUSA Board Directors from 1973 to 1983 and as chair of the National Advisory Council from 1984 to 1994. The collection covers a large number of topics, including the death penalty, children's rights, women's rights, and many AIUSA events and actions.
Extent:: 31 linear feet 31 record cartons
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: The collection contains country files, material related to AIUSA's board and National Advisory council, Styron's notes and correspondence, subject files, and files on a large number of different human rights and arts organizations. Materials include memos, minutes, publications, reports, correspondence, and notes on many subjects. As a whole, the collection reflects Styron's interests in freedom of speech and expression.
Biographical / historical:: Rose Styron (b. 1928) is a poet, journalist, and human rights activist. She served on the AIUSA Board Directors from 1973 to 1983 and as chair of the AIUSA National Advisory Council from 1984 to 1994. In addition to AIUSA, Styron has worked many other organizations including Human Rights Watch, Human Rights First, Equality Now, and PEN America. Many of her efforts relate to freedom of speech and expression in journalism, art, and writing. Styron is the author of four poetry collections; Fierce Day, By Vineyard Light, Thieves' Afternoon, and From Summer to Summer.

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 in October 2014.

Arrangement:

This collection has been arranged into two 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.

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); AIUSA Rose Styron Papers, 1958-2006; Box and Folder; Center for Human Rights Documentation and Research, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:: Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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