Series II: Case Files

Description data TOP

unitid

{"value"=>"3408200", "type"=>"local_mss"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1967-1995", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1967/1995"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"Series II: Case Files"}

physdesc

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"73 boxes", "unit"=>"containers"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"30.08 linear feet", "unit"=>"linear_feet"}]}

langmaterial

{"value"=>"English, Spanish, French"}

scopecontent

{"value"=>"<p>The Case Files series covers individual criminal justice and political cases that were advocated by the Alliance, most of which date from the 1970s. The Alliance dedicated itself to highlighting cases of victims of police brutality, political prisoners, the falsely convicted, prisoner's rights, a racist criminal justice system, efforts to silence Black elected officials, denials of tenure, and other cases of oppression. While not a legal organization, the Alliance used rallies, letter writing campaigns, petitions, protests, and other forms of social action to bring these cases to the public's attention. On occasion it was helpful in finding legal representation for incarcerated persons.</p> <p>The majority of these cases concern the systematic and widespread oppression of Black Americans. However, the Alliance sought to highlight all forms of oppression and political prisoners, and the case files reflect that. The Alliance allied itself with the American Indian Movement (AIM) and a number of cases concern members of that organization. Additional cases concern Puerto Rican nationalists, Chicanos, and labor struggles. The vast majority of cases are American, but there are a small number of international cases, most notably that of Nelson and Winnie Mandela and other members of the African National Congress (ANC) and the broader anti-apartheid movement.</p> <p>Cases in which the Alliance took a particularly active role are highlighted, with background on that case. Some individuals that were the subject of cases also served on the executive board, such as David Truong and Reverand Ben Chavis. This series consists of cases that the Alliance took active part in, as well as cases that were sent to the Alliance for consideration.</p> <p>Cases are listed alphabetically. In the case of instances where two persons are the subject of one case, the names are in the order the Alliance had them.</p> <p>The case files series contains: correspondence, including correspondence with inmates; flyers; legal documents; petitions; case histories; press, including newsletters published by prisoners; pamphlets; and research materials.</p>"}

arrangement

{"value"=>"<p>Alphabetical.</p>"}

date_start

1967

keydate

1967

date_end

1995

date_inclusive_start

1967

date_inclusive_end

1995

extent_statement

30.08 linear feet (73 boxes)

Child components TOP

1. A
2. Affirmative Action [7/1]
3. Attica [25/1]
4. B
5. Black Elected Officials [11/1]
6. C
7. Charlotte Three [12/1]
8. D
9. E
10. F
11. G
12. H
13. Johnny Imani Harris [43/1]
14. I-K
15. J.P. Stevens Boycott [9/1]
16. L
17. Joan Little [10/1]
18. M
19. Gail Madden and George Merritt [5/1]
20. The Mandelas and the African National Congress [18/1]
21. Marion Brothers [2/1]
22. Charlene Mitchell and Mike Welch [15/1]
23. N
24. The Napanoch Brothers [6/1]
25. Native Rights [14/1]
26. O-P
27. Leonard Peltier [27/1]
28. Political Prisoners [11/1]
29. Geronimo Pratt [7/1]
30. Puerto Rican Nationalists [19/1]
31. Q-R
32. David Rice and Ed Poindexter [6/1]
33. S
34. San Quentin Six [8/1]
35. Assata Shakur (Joanne Chesimard) [9/1]
36. Martin Sostre [4/1]
37. T
38. David Truong [15/1]
39. U-V
40. Voting Rights [14/1]
41. W
42. Wilmington Ten [101/1]
43. Y-Z
44. Miscellaneous [11/1]