Amnesty International of the USA Inc. Paul Tighe Papers, 1991-1997
Collection context
- Creator:
- Tighe, Paul
- Abstract:
- This collection documents the work of AIUSA human rights activist Paul Tighe, who worked with membership development, the death penalty in New Jersey, and LGBT concerns.
- Extent:
- 1 linear feet (1 record carton)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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The collection contains correspondence, memos, and reports relating to the development of the final Membership Action team plan; meeting minutes, newsletters, and other documents concerning the Area Coordinators Steering Committee; petitions, clippings, legal documents, and newsletters relating to the abolition of the death penalty in New Jersey; and materials on LGBTQ rights, such as documents on the events leading to the formation of AIMLGC, the ICM decision in 1991 relating to gay and lesbian prisoners of conscience, and the planning and implementation of the Breaking the Silence Campaign.
- Biographical / historical:
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Paul Tighe is an AIUSA human rights activist who served on the Membership Action Team from 1994-1995 and the Area Coordinators Steering committee from 1993-1995. He was also the Death Penalty Abolition Coordinator for New Jersey from 1991 to 1995 and was co-founder of the Amnesty International members for Lesbian and Gay concerns (AIMGC) in 1990.
Access and use
- 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.
- Terms of access:
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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:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Amnesty International of the USA, Inc. Paul Tighe Papers, 1991-1997; Box and Folder; Center for Human Rights Documentation and Research, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- 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