Using These Materials
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Access to this collection is restricted because it is unprocessed. Portions of the collection may contain recent administrative records and/or personally identifiable information. While it is likely that portions of the collection may be viewed, access must be managed by an archivist.
In adnition, per the memorandum of agreement with the donor, the following restrictions remain in place until August 2080. Researchers wishing to access the following materials must sign a restricted records agreement before viewing the materials: 1. correspondence received by Frankie Parker from someone other than Kobtsu Malone when the sender has not agreed to allow access to the materials; 2. correspondence from or to Kobutsu Malone designated as restricted by the donor; 3. audiotape related to the Daniel Hauser case.
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Summary
- Abstract:
- The collection contains materials related to capital punishment and criminal justice.
- Extent:
- 10.0 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, The Engaged Zen Foundation Records, 1990-2004. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as The Engaged Zen Foundation Records).
Background
- Scope and Content:
The collection includes the case file and correspondence of Frankie Parker and Daniel Patrick Hauser, material related to Rev. Kobutsu Malone's work at Sing Sing Prison, death penalty books and reports, origami created by Frankie Parker and an empty vial of the second drug used in the execution process.
- Biographical / Historical:
The Engaged Zen Foundation is an independent organization originally founded to foster zazen (seated contemplative meditation) practice in prisons. The experience of working in prisons throughout the United States over a dozen years has compelled the Engaged Zen Foundation's efforts to focus on the "complete circle of human rights imperatives." The Foundation is "committed to the abolition of punitive incarceration in any form, the dismantling of the prison industrial complex, and the adoption of alternative, restorative, methods of dealing with what is colloquially known as "criminal justice.'"
- Acquisition information:
- Rev. Kobutsu Malone donated this collection to the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections Archives in 2005 August .
- Processing information:
Processed in 2015 by unprocessed.
- Arrangement:
The collection is unprocessed and is likely disorganized. Individual items may be difficult to find.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
Subjects
- Subjects:
- Death Penalty
Contents
Access
Using These Materials
- ACCESS:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- RESTRICTIONS:
-
Access to this collection is restricted because it is unprocessed. Portions of the collection may contain recent administrative records and/or personally identifiable information. While it is likely that portions of the collection may be viewed, access must be managed by an archivist.
In adnition, per the memorandum of agreement with the donor, the following restrictions remain in place until August 2080. Researchers wishing to access the following materials must sign a restricted records agreement before viewing the materials: 1. correspondence received by Frankie Parker from someone other than Kobtsu Malone when the sender has not agreed to allow access to the materials; 2. correspondence from or to Kobutsu Malone designated as restricted by the donor; 3. audiotape related to the Daniel Hauser case.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, The Engaged Zen Foundation Records, 1990-2004. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as The Engaged Zen Foundation Records).