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National United Committee to Free Angela Davis records
M0262
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Description
The records of the National United Committee to Free Angela Davis consists overwhelmingly of support letters, most sent from
East Germany and the Soviet Union, which the group used to demonstrate global opinion about her conspiracy trial in California.
The collection also contains some of the organization's administrative records, publications and correspondence with a variety
of other political organizations. There is a small amount of material by Davis herself.
Extent
250 Linear Feet
(489 boxes, 11 oversize folders)
Restrictions
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not
an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission
or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
Availability
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual materials
are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.