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National Death Penalty Archive

Researchers, writers, activists, and records on capital punishment in the United States.

The National Death Penalty Archive (NDPA) is a partnership between the University at Albany Libraries and the Capital Punishment Research Initiative (CPRI) at the University's School of Criminal Justice. In 1999, researchers at the School of Criminal Justice formally established the CPRI. Its overarching goals were research and education -- initiate capital punishment research activities, facilitate collaboration among researchers, and make findings and information available to legal and criminal justice policymakers, practitioners, and the public. One of the original goals of the CPRI was to establish and maintain a collection of archival materials documenting the important history of capital punishment, and to provide resources for historical scholarship. This growing collection of archival materials is housed in the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, which is located in the University's state of the art Science Library. Open since 1999, the new archival repository includes climate-controlled storage for more than 25,000 cubic feet. The following collections have been acquired for the NDPA through the collaborative efforts of the CPRI and the University Libraries; work is continuing to build this important link to the history of capital punishment in the United States.

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Abraham J. Bonowitz Papers, 1977-2015, bulk 1977-2015 86.49 cubic ft.

For more than three decades, Abraham J. Bonowitz has worked to educate the public about human rights problems, in particular the death penalty and the need for alternatives to the death penalty. During this time he served in numerous director, consultant, managerial, and activist roles with leading advocacy and death penalty abolitionist organizations.

Alvin Ford Papers, 1965-1995 5.4 cubic ft.

This collection documents the seventeen-year period (1974-1991) concerning the Florida capital punishment case of Alvin Ford. The collection primarily contains the court records and research material of Ford's attorney, Laurin A. Wollan, Jr., as well as other members of the Ford defense team who began work on the case in 1981. The legal records include official court proceedings from the initial trial in 1974, appeals, attempts at clemency, and several cases by Ford against the Florida Department of Corrections. Other legal records include psychological reports, background reports, biographies of Ford, as well as his prison and medical records.

Bill Babbitt Collection, 1967-2016 4.82 cubic ft.

The Bill Babbitt Collection documents nearly ten years of legal efforts to spare Manny Babbitt's life from execution, and two decades of advocacy activities to try to abolish the death penalty.

Bill Pelke Papers, 1965-2007, Undated 18.32 cubic feet

Bill Pelke is a leader in the national death penalty abolition movement. This collection documents Bill Pelke's involvement with Journey of Hope...from Violence to Healing, Murder Victims' Families for Reconciliation (MVFR), National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (NCADP), Amnesty International, and other organizations committed to ending capital punishment in the United States.

Correctional Association of New York Records, 1844-1988 30.97 cubic ft.

The Correctional Association of New York Records includes records from the Board of Directors, annual reports, prison visit files, Narcotics Committee files, program and bureau files, project files, subject files, and publications. The only records of the organization available from the nineteenth century are the annual reports, which have been microfilmed and are available in the University Library.

David Von Drehle Papers, 1897-2003 7.5 cubic ft.

The David Von Drehle Papers contain information on the death penalty, primarily in Florida. Von Drehle compiled the materials while researching his 1995 book Among the Lowest of the Dead: Inside Death Row.

Ernest Van Den Haag Papers, 1935-2000 11.45 cubic ft.

This collection is predominantly composed of Ernest van den Haag's publications from 1950-2000, including articles in published form, drafts, and related correspondence.

Eugene G. Wanger and Marilyn M. Wanger Death Penalty Collection, 1754-2022 149.2 cubic ft.

For over six decades, Eugene G. Wanger created or collected the materials about capital punishment that comprise the Eugene G. Wanger and Marilyn M. Wanger Death Penalty Collection. The collection includes a wide range of materials on the death penalty documenting its history, efforts to abolish or reinstate the practice, its psychological impact, compatibility on religious, moral or ethical grounds, and its operation.

Hugo A. Bedau Papers, 1954-2005 36 cubic ft.

Hugo A. Bedau (Ph.D., Harvard, 1961) was a commentator, scholar, and activist for the abolition of capital punishment. He was a prominent spokesperson in the abolitionist movement and well-known for his scholarship and writing concerning the death penalty and the challenge to separate logical arguments from moral arguments.

Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Records, 1963-2011 0.6 cubic ft.

The Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (ICADP) formed in 1976 as the Illinois Coalition Against the Death Penalty by Mary Alice Rankin and other activist groups and organizations to try to prevent passage of capital punishment legislation in Illinois. After the state adopted the death penalty in 1977, ICADP expanded its grassroots legislative, education, and communication activities to try to inform the public about flaws and injustices in the Illinois capital punishment system and promote humane alternatives to the death penalty.

Jeffrey Walsh Collection, 1985-2002 8.33 cubic ft.

This collection documents investigator Jeffrey Walsh's work on the Frank Lee Smith case. Smith was convicted of rape and murder and served 14 years on Death Row in Florida before dying of cancer. Less than a year after his death he was exonerated.

Leigh B. Bienen Papers, 1872, 1935, 1951-2011, Undated, bulk 1971-2011 23.2 cubic ft.

The Leigh Bienen Papers include the records of the New Jersey Proportionality Review Project, the Illinois Capital Punishment Reform Study Commission, and the academic research papers of legal scholar Leigh Bienen. The New Jersey records contain material from New Jersey Public Defender Homicide Study directed by Bienen in the mid-1980s. The collection also includes the records from Bienen's involvement with the New Jersey Proportionality Review Project headed by Special Master David C. Baldus. Also present is material from Leigh Bienen's tenure on the Illinois Capital Punishment Reform Study Commission which resulted in the abolition of the death penalty in that state in 2011. Finally the collection contains Leigh Bienen's scholarly research material during her career teaching at both Princeton University and Northwestern University. Her research focused on proportionality review, the death penalty's monetary costs, and the role of prosecutor discretion.

Marie Deans Papers, 1957-2015 4.36 cubic ft.

This collection documents the death penalty abolitionist work of Marie McFadden Deans. A smaller amount of personal materials, such as Deans' poetry and writing, also is included.

National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Records, 1972-2006, Undated, bulk 1981-2006 27.55 cubic ft.

Since 1976 the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty has been working to educate the public about the failings and inconsistencies of capital punishment in the United States. Founded after the Gregg v. Georgia Supreme Court decision in 1976, the NCADP has emerged as one of the more influential national anti-death penalty organizations. The collection contains the group's internal case files, administrative material, publications, petitions, photographic materials, video tapes, and audio cassettes.

New York State Defenders Association Records, 1975-1998 12.0 cubic ft.

The collection contains photocopied news clippings related to the death penalty, amassed by the New York State Defenders Association.

Rick Halperin Papers, 1982-2000 11.1 cubic ft.

Death penalty abolitionist who worked with many anti-death penalty organizations, capital defense attorneys, representatives of various communities of faith, newspaper editorial boards, victims' rights groups, members of the families of the condemned, and many death row inmates throughout the country.

Southern Coalition on Jails and Prisons Records, 1970-1992 10.5 cubic ft.

Organized in 1974, the Southern Coalition on Jails and Prisons was formed to promote greater awareness of the problems of prisons and corrections, improve communication between the prison population and the outside world, and advocate for alternatives to the death penalty.

Steven Hawkins Papers, 1991-2003 3.2 cubic ft.

Records of Steven W. Hawkins's tenure as Executive Director of the National Coalition Against the Death Penalty. The papers include extensive minutes of board meetings, speeches, travel arrangements, fundraising and reception notes, and pamphlets and other papers relating to his attendance at various board and committee meetings with related organizations.

Steven King Ainsworth Papers, 1993-2018 .33 cubic ft.

The Steven King Ainsworth Papers contain his artwork and writings, including "Heads Up" bulletins written by Ainsworth for prison inmates sentenced to life, life without parole, and their advocates.

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National Death Penalty Archive

Researchers, writers, activists, and records on capital punishment in the United States.

Abraham J. Bonowitz Papers, 1977-2015, bulk 1977-2015 86.49 cubic ft.

Alvin Ford Papers, 1965-1995 5.4 cubic ft.

Bill Babbitt Collection, 1967-2016 4.82 cubic ft.

Bill Pelke Papers, 1965-2007, Undated 18.32 cubic feet

Correctional Association of New York Records, 1844-1988 30.97 cubic ft.

David Von Drehle Papers, 1897-2003 7.5 cubic ft.

Ernest Van Den Haag Papers, 1935-2000 11.45 cubic ft.

Eugene G. Wanger and Marilyn M. Wanger Death Penalty Collection, 1754-2022 149.2 cubic ft.

Hugo A. Bedau Papers, 1954-2005 36 cubic ft.

Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Records, 1963-2011 0.6 cubic ft.

Jeffrey Walsh Collection, 1985-2002 8.33 cubic ft.

Leigh B. Bienen Papers, 1872, 1935, 1951-2011, Undated, bulk 1971-2011 23.2 cubic ft.

Marie Deans Papers, 1957-2015 4.36 cubic ft.

National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Records, 1972-2006, Undated, bulk 1981-2006 27.55 cubic ft.

New York State Defenders Association Records, 1975-1998 12.0 cubic ft.

Rick Halperin Papers, 1982-2000 11.1 cubic ft.

Southern Coalition on Jails and Prisons Records, 1970-1992 10.5 cubic ft.

Steven Hawkins Papers, 1991-2003 3.2 cubic ft.

Steven King Ainsworth Papers, 1993-2018 .33 cubic ft.

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Abraham J. Bonowitz Papers, 1977-2015, bulk 1977-2015 86.49 cubic ft.

Alvin Ford Papers, 1965-1995 5.4 cubic ft.

Bill Babbitt Collection, 1967-2016 4.82 cubic ft.

Bill Pelke Papers, 1965-2007, Undated 18.32 cubic feet

Correctional Association of New York Records, 1844-1988 30.97 cubic ft.

David Von Drehle Papers, 1897-2003 7.5 cubic ft.

Ernest Van Den Haag Papers, 1935-2000 11.45 cubic ft.

Eugene G. Wanger and Marilyn M. Wanger Death Penalty Collection, 1754-2022 149.2 cubic ft.

Hugo A. Bedau Papers, 1954-2005 36 cubic ft.

Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Records, 1963-2011 0.6 cubic ft.

Jeffrey Walsh Collection, 1985-2002 8.33 cubic ft.

Leigh B. Bienen Papers, 1872, 1935, 1951-2011, Undated, bulk 1971-2011 23.2 cubic ft.

Marie Deans Papers, 1957-2015 4.36 cubic ft.

National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Records, 1972-2006, Undated, bulk 1981-2006 27.55 cubic ft.

New York State Defenders Association Records, 1975-1998 12.0 cubic ft.

Rick Halperin Papers, 1982-2000 11.1 cubic ft.

Southern Coalition on Jails and Prisons Records, 1970-1992 10.5 cubic ft.

Steven Hawkins Papers, 1991-2003 3.2 cubic ft.

Steven King Ainsworth Papers, 1993-2018 .33 cubic ft.

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