The NCADP collection is comprised mainly of case files. Files include newspaper clippings, publicity materials, and correspondence between the NCADP, inmates, lawyers, and family and friends. Some artwork, court transcripts, and death warrants are also present. Each folder represents a death penalty case that the organization was interested in or involved with.
Contains publications of national magazines, LifeLines, the official newsletters of the NCADP as well as publications by affiliate organizations.
This series includes reference material on death penalty law in both the United States and abroad. Items in this series relate to some aspect of the death penalty and focus on education. Subjects include juvenile executions, the cost of the death penalty, and its impact on victim and inmate families. Material consists of news articles, correspondence, newspaper clippings, press releases, statements, and reports.
Since 1981 the NCADP has held an annual national conference. Files in this series contain flyers, published materials, and documents from each conference. Also included is material from conferences held by affiliate organizations.
Photographic prints of NCADP conferences and other events.
Recorded cassette tapes and one compact disc with recordings of NCADP annual conferences, radio shows, and executions.
Recorded VHS and DVD video of television programs, films, and other programs relating to capital punishment in the United States. Many of the items featured members of the NCADP, particularly Steven Hawkins, the former Executive Director