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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. Please contact an archivist for more information.
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Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection predominantly contains the Death Penalty Information Center's audio/video resources and clippings files on capital punishment.
- Extent:
- 28.0 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Death Penalty Information Center Records, 1985-2014. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Death Penalty Information Center Records).
Background
- Scope and Content:
This collection contains many clippings files, handwritten notes, correspondence, audio cassettes, and over 200 video cassettes. The cassettes contain media coverage related to capital punishment, including documentaries about the death penalty; news about executions, clemency, victims, innocence, race, mental health, Death Row interviews, and more.
- Biographical / Historical:
Founded in 1990 and based in Washington, D.C., the Death Penalty Information Center is a national non-profit organization serving the media and public with analysis and information on issues concerning capital punishment. In addition to the day-to-day resources it provides, the Center releases an annual report on the death penalty, highlighting significant developments and featuring the latest statistics.
- Acquisition information:
- Items in this collection were transferred to the University Libraries, M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives by Anne Holsinger in 2017; by Chloe Madvig in 2019 and 2020; and by Hayley Bedard in 2023.
- Processing information:
Collection is 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.
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Using These Materials
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- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
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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. Please contact an archivist for more information.
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- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Death Penalty Information Center Records, 1985-2014. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Death Penalty Information Center Records).