Amnesty International of the USA Inc. Rose Styron Papers, 1958-2006, bulk 1981-1993
Summary Information
Abstract
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- HR#0001.41
- Bib ID:
- 11380697 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Styron, Rose
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 31 linear feet (31 record cartons)
- Language(s):
- English .
- Access:
- You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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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.
Description
Summary
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.
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Series I: Country Files, 1968-2006
This series contains files arranged alphabetically by country or region. The files hold a variety of reports, articles, clippings, and other general information on human rights issues in each country.
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This series contains a variety of materials, including files on the AIUSA National Advisory Committee, Artists for Amnesty, and AIUSA benefits and fundraising, as well as notes and correspondence. There is also a lot of information on the other organizations with which Styron was involved, such as the Fund for Free Expression, Human Rights Watch, and PEN America, where Styron chaired the Freedom to Write award committee. The series has been intellectually arranged in alphabetical order to bring related materials together.
Arrangement
This collection has been arranged into two series.
- Series I: Country Files, 1968-2006
- Series II: General, 1958-1995
- Series III: Printed Materials, 1973-1988
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
Rbml Advance Appointment
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 Governing Use and Reproduction
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.
Related Materials
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
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Ownership and 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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
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.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Carolyn Smith in October 2014.
Revision Description
2021-04-23 EAD document created by CCR.
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.
Subject Headings
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