Amnesty International of the USA Inc. Michael Nelson Papers, 1970-1995, bulk 1978-1993
Summary Information
Abstract
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:
- 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 restrictions. Restrictions for boxes and folders are noted in the series descriptions and may also be found within the contents list.
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.
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