A. Whitney Ellsworth papers, 9999
Collection context
- Creator:
- Ellsworth, A. Whitney, 1936-2011
- Extent:
- 35 linear feet (28 record cartons)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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The Ellsworth papers are an important complement to the AIUSA archives at Columbia, and will be especially valuable for the study of the early years and genesis of AIUSA's organizational and operational structures. This accession fills our collecting objective of acquiring personal papers of human rights advocates that align closely with the organizational archives in the CHRDR collections.
- Biographical / historical:
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A. Whitney Ellsworth (1936-2011) was the chairman of Amnesty International USA between 1976-1978 and also served as the organization's treasurer. Ellsworth was an active and influential force in the development of AIUSA's adminstrative structure in the 1970s and he is credited with establishing the organization's early financial security. Ellsworth was also the first publisher of the New York Review of Books and served in this role from 1963 until his retirement in 1986. In 1986 he became a managing partner in he Lakeville Journal Company, publisher of weekly newspapers in Connecticut and New York.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
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 show signs of water damage and is being evaluated for conservation treatment. It is not available for use at this time.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Whitney Ellsworth Papers; 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