Amnesty International USA, Western Regional Office miscellaneous records, 1973-1981

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Amnesty International USA.. Western Regional Office
Abstract:
Correspondence, memoranda, depositions, reports, studies, minutes, bulletins, clippings, and other printed matter, relating to investigation of torture and other human rights abuses, primarily in Chile, and to efforts to secure release of political prisoners and to aid political refugees.
Extent:
13 manuscript boxes. (5.4 Linear Feet)
Language:
In English and Spanish
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Amnesty International USA, Western Regional Office miscellaneous records, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Background

Scope and content:

Correspondence, memoranda, depositions, reports, studies, minutes, bulletins, clippings, and other printed matter, relating to investigation of torture and other human rights abuses, primarily in Chile, and to efforts to secure release of political prisoners and to aid political refugees.

Biographical / historical:

Private organization promoting human rights; San Francisco office.

Acquisition information:
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1987.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Closed.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Amnesty International USA, Western Regional Office miscellaneous records, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563