Amnesty International of the USA Inc. Michael Nelson Papers, 1970-1995, bulk 1978-1993

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection documents the work of AIUSA activist Michael Nelson, particularly on areas relating to torture, the misuse of psychiatry, and the abolition of the death penalty.

At a Glance

Call No.:
HR#0001.72
Bib ID:
12952512 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Nelson, Michael
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
6 linear feet (6 record cartons)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Much of the collection relates to the abuse of psychiatry, torture, prison conditions, and opposition to the death penalty. Materials include articles, clippings, research papers, reports, notes, meeting minutes, and documents relating to AIUSA policy or work such as handbooks and task force materials.

Arrangement

This collection has been arranged into one series.

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 restrictions. Restrictions for boxes and folders are noted in the series descriptions and may also be found within the contents list.

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); Amnesty International of the USA, Inc. Michael Nelson Papers, 1970-1995; 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

Papers processed Carolyn Smith in November 2017.

Revision Description

2021-05-11 EAD document created by CCR.

Biographical / Historical

Dr. Michael Nelson was a psychiatrist who worked with Amnesty International on a number of issues relating to psychological abuse, torture, and the death penalty, and medical ethics. Along with Phyllis Taylor, RN, he created the Amnesty International Medical Capacity Committee, a group of health professionals who worked to prevent torture and the abuse of psychiatry. The committee developed protocols for the examination of torture victims, methods to detect evidence of alleged torture, and treatments for victims.

Subject Headings

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Name
Amnesty International CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Amnesty International USA CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Nelson, Michael CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Anti-racism CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Capital punishment CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Congresses and conventions CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Education CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Human rights CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Human rights in mass media CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Human rights in motion pictures CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Immigrant detention centers CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Lethal injection (Execution) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Medical ethics CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Meetings CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Membership campaigns CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Prison discipline CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Prisons CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Psychiatric ethics CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Psychotherapy patients -- Abuse of CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Racism CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Refugees CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Religious discrimination CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Religious institutions CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Strategic planning CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Torture CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID