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HUM. Human Rights

 Record Group
Identifier: HUM

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

American Association of University Women (AAUW) records

 Collection
Identifier: COU:32
Abstract

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a national association of female faculty and college educated women for the development of women’s education and professional opportunities. The association was organized in Boston in 1882. The Boulder Branch was established in 1926, largely by the efforts of Antoinette Bigelow, Dean of Women of the University of Colorado.

Dates: 1972 - 2021
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / American Association of University Women (AAUW) records

Amnesty International publications and reports

 Collection
Identifier: COU:46
Abstract

This collection includes publications of various topics and records concerning human rights abuses involved in various countries, that have been found and recorded by Amnesty International, a non-governmental organization. This collection also holds manuals and handbooks about Amnesty International.

Dates: 1977-1999
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / Amnesty International publications and reports

Babi Yar Park collection

 Collection
Identifier: COU:75
Scope and Contents

Babi Yar Park is located in Denver, Colorado. It is a 27-acre meemorial park designed by Lawrence Halpring and Satoru Nishita to commemorate the 1941-1943 massacre of Ukrainian Jews and others in Kiev by the Nazis.

Dates: 1978 - 1991
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / Babi Yar Park collection

Boulder-Jalapa, Nicaragua Sister City Project collection

 Collection
Identifier: COU:196
Abstract

Papers 1985-1989 concerning the Boulder- Jalapa Sister City Project.

Dates: 1985 - 1989
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / Boulder-Jalapa, Nicaragua Sister City Project collection

Carl Conrad Eckhardt collection

 Collection
Identifier: COU:4334
Abstract C. C. Eckhardt (1878-1946) joined the University of Colorado history faculty in 1911 as a specialist in modern European history. He served as head of the University's Historical Collections and was chairman of the History Department from 1935-1945. He chaired the Faculty Senate committee on minorities during the late 1930s, which investigated racism and bias at the University of Colorado. The papers reflect his interests in Colorado church history and European history and include...
Dates: 1926 - 1946
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / Carl Conrad Eckhardt collection

Citizens In Solidarity With the People of El Salvador (CISPES) collection

 Collection
Identifier: COU:2362
Abstract The CISPES Collection contains the papers of the CISPES organization (The Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador) founded in 1980. This political organization was founded to oppose United States intervention in Central America, namely El Salvador. The goals of the organization included: “to end all forms of U.S. intervention in El Salvador and all of Central America and the Caribbean,” as well as “to provide direct support for the Salvadoran people through: material aid,...
Dates: 1980s
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / Citizens In Solidarity With the People of El Salvador (CISPES) collection

Comision de Derechos Humanos de El Salvador collection

 Collection
Identifier: COU:452
Abstract

Case files in Spanish documenting killings, extrajudicial executions, disappearances, torture, and other human rights abuses in El Salvador 1974-1992.

Dates: 1974 - 1992
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / Comision de Derechos Humanos de El Salvador collection

Committee of Concerned Scientists papers

 Collection
Identifier: COU:451
Abstract Files contain the papers of Dr. Melvin Pomerantz from his tenure, as a founder, co-chair and member of the Committee for Concerned Scientists (1972-1994). The collection of papers includes a great deal of the Committee for Concerned Scientists’ correspondence, meeting notes, and information on specific cases in which they became involved. The bulk of the collection deals with the significant role C.C.S. played in pursuing the advancement of human rights of scientists in all parts of the...
Dates: 1972 - 1994
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / Committee of Concerned Scientists papers

Dennis Brutus papers

 Collection
Identifier: COU:259
Dates: 1960 - 1980
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / Dennis Brutus papers

Dr. Shirley A. Nuss papers

 Collection
Identifier: COU:1184
Abstract Papers pertain to the sociology of women in society, the women's movement, sex roles in society, labor issues, race issues and the Detroit economic crisis 1980-1983. Papers contain information concerning the Women's Studies Program at the University of Colorado and at Wayne State University; the 1975 International Women's Year; the 1980 World Conference of the United Nations Decade for Women; the 1985 World Conference to Review and Evaluate the U.N. Decade for Women; the International...
Dates: 1975 - 1983
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / Dr. Shirley A. Nuss papers

Guatemala Human Rights collection, 2nd accession, 1968-2002

 Collection
Identifier: COU:3818
Scope and Contents

The Guatemala Human Rights Commission (GHRC) Papers consist of newspaper articles from Guatemalan newspapers, indexes of information and news briefs used to write the Update published by the GHRC. Also included are copies of these updates, published by the Commission on the subject of human rights issues in Guatemala. Guide available for first Accession; preliminary inventory available for 2nd Accession in Special Collections and Archives.

Dates: 1992 - 2000
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / Guatemala Human Rights collection, 2nd accession, 1968-2002

Guatemala Human Rights Commission papers, 1992-1999

 Collection
Identifier: COU:719
Scope and Contents

The Guatemala Human Rights Commission (GHRC) Papers consist of newspaper articles from Guatemalan newspapers, indexes of information and news briefs used to write the Update published by the GHRC. Also included are copies of these updates, published by the Commission on the subject of human rights issues in Guatemala.

Dates: 1968 - 2002
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / Guatemala Human Rights Commission papers, 1992-1999

Humanitas International Human Rights Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: COU:818
Abstract Humanitas International Human Rights Committee was organized by Joan Baez in 1979, the group worked to focus attention on human rights violations in Vietnam, the boat people, the plight of Cambodian refugees, human rights violations in Latin America, and elsewhere, as well as supporting disarmament, nonviolence, and opposing the death penalty. The collection contains correspondence, minutes, finances, publications, newspaper clippings, subject files, audio/visual materials, and information...
Dates: 1966 - 1992
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / Humanitas International Human Rights Committee records

International Peace Research Association (IPRA) papers

 Collection
Identifier: COU:837
Abstract The International Peace Research Association (IPRA) was founded in 1965 to bring social science researchers together to work on peace research. IPRA holds biennial conferences to share research on peace and related topics. IPRA also encourages global peace education and the spread of peace research around the world. IPRA members come from a variety of nations. The IPRA files contain the administrative files of the organization, papers from IPRA’s biennial conferences, numerous pacifist...
Dates: 1963 - 1998
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / International Peace Research Association (IPRA) papers

Marin Interfaith Task Force collection

 Collection
Identifier: COU:1020
Abstract

2 linear feet, 1984-1990 The Marin Interfaith Task Force is grassroots human rights organization dedicated to supporting the social justice movements in Latin America and the Caribbean, along with educating North Americans about the realities of the Americas and the role the US plays there. Founded in 1985, we are also known as the Marin Interfaith Task Force on the Americas (MITF). The collection contains papers and videos related to human rights abuses during El Salvador’s civil war.

Dates: 1984 - 1990
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / Marin Interfaith Task Force collection

Oficina de Tutela Legal del Arzobispado, San Salvador records

 Collection
Identifier: COU:1192
Abstract

Case files in Spanish documenting killings, extrajudicial executions, disappearances, torture, and other human rights abuses in El Salvador 1975-1993. The case files contain biographical information about the victim including the date and place of the event, who is held responsible, and a detailed description of the circumstances surrounding the report.

Dates: 1975 - 1993
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / Oficina de Tutela Legal del Arzobispado, San Salvador records

Socorro Juridico Arzobispado (IDHUCA) San Salvador records

 Collection
Identifier: COU:1490
Abstract

Case files in Spanish documenting killings, extrajudicial executions, disappearances, and other human rights abuses in El Salvador 1977-1987. The case files contain biographical information about the victim including the date and place of the event, who is held responsible, and a description of the circumstances surrounding the report. Reports and publications in Spanish also document the human rights situation in El Salvador.

Dates: 1977 - 1987
Found in: University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, Rare and Distinctive Collections / Socorro Juridico Arzobispado (IDHUCA) San Salvador records

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