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The Lessons of Marion: The Failure a Maximum Security Prison: A History and Analysis, with Voices of Prisoners

American Friends Service Committee

Pamphlet 1 Includes: Introduction; The social Context for Increased Prison Repression; The Criminal Justice System Responds; The Reform Community Adapts; Marion as the 'End of the Line'; The Lessons of Marion and Their Implications for New Directions

1985

4.lessons.marion.pdf

Notice of Classification Decision (collage)

Department of Corrections State Prison, Trenton; Ojore Lutalo

Government Document; Graphic

1 Reproduction of collage and notice of classification decision donatedl by AFSC 12/4/12. Oversize

December 26, 1989

Beliefs make them prisoners in prison

Bill Sanderson; Ojore Lutalo

Article; Graphic

1 Reproduction of collage and article donated by AFSC 12/4/12. Oversize June 18, 1992

The Lessons of Marion: The Failure a Maximum Security Prison: A History and Analysis, with Voices of Prisoners


Pamphlet 2 1993 ed. Includes introduction to new ed. By Marc Mauer 19934.lessons.marion.1993.ed.pdf

AFSC Perspectives on Nonviolence: In Relation to Groups Struggling for Social Justice


Pamphlet 1 Stance of the American Friends Service Committee on the use of violence to obtain equality and social justice.

19814.AFSC.perspectives.nonviolence.1981.pdf

Control Units: Isolation in 1992 American Friends Service Committee: New York Metropolitan region

Flyer 4 Advertisement for 5/2/1992 Town meeting and silent vigil. Includes information on the Marionization of US penitentiaries. (3rd copy as Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum starting with Memorandum: Minutes and Materials from Dec. 3-4 Meeting Re Control Units. 4th Copy attached to Letter to Bonnie Kerness from Helen Woodson dated 10/5/1995)

1992

A Wall of Science Bonnie Kerness Transcript 1 Speech given at Oberlin College on racial inequalities and political prisoners in the US prison system.

19944.wall.silence.1994.pdf

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National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons: Notes

American Friends Service Committee: New York Metropolitan Region

Minutes 1 Meeting of the AFSC: Plans of action; workshops. 1994

Letter to Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons

Bonnie Kerness Correspondence

1 Refers to notes from Gathering, Komboa's synopsis of the Political Action Committee and recent AFSC activities.

1994

Agenda: National Control Unit Monitoring Project gathering

American Friends Service Committee: New York Metropolitan Region

Agenda 2 Includes list of speakers (2nd copy Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum beginning with Memorandum: Minutes and Materials from Dec. 3-4 Meeting Re Control Units)

1994

Memorandum: Minutes and Materials from Dec. 3-4 Meeting Re Control Units

Pat Clark, American Friends Service Committee: New York Metropolitan Region

Correspondence

1 Refers to packet (see below) for those who were not able to attend 12/3-4/1994 meeting.

1995

Letter to attendees of Working Conference on Control Units

Eli Rosenblatt, Prison Activist Resource Center

Correspondence

1 Refers to conference and informs on PARC activities. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994

What is the Prison Activist Resource Center?

Prison Activist Resource Center

Flyer 1 Information on purpose of PARC and its goals. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994

Letter to members of NACULIST Prison Activist Resource Center

Correspondence

1 Information and guidelines on Network Against Control Units online listserv. Includes updates on activities. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994

Women's Control Unit: Marianna, FL

Silvia Baraldini; Marilyn Buck; Laura Whitehorn

Article 1 Edited version which appeared in With the Power of Justice in Our Eyes: A Handbook for Educators and Activists on the Crisis in Prisons Includes: Psychological Control; White Supremacy and Racism; Superexploitation [sic]of Women's Labor; the Use of Violence against women in Prison is Increasing; Misogyny and Homophobia; Conclusion. Originally printed in Prison News Service, Out of Control: Lesbian Committee to Support Women Political Prisoners. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1992

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U.S. Prison conditions report: 'Maxi-maxi" units punish inmates twice.

Joanna Weschler (Focus: Human Rights watch Work in the U.S.)

Article 1 Report on Marionization and 'Maxi-maxi' prisons in regards to Human Rights. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1995

Letter to Christian De Bruyn, Commissioner

Joanna Weschler, Director Human Rights Watch

Correspondence

1 Letter requesting HRW visit to assess conditions at Westville Maximum Control Complex, Indiana. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994


Joanna Weschler, Director Human Rights Watch

Correspondence

1 Reiteration of letter requesting HRW visit to assess conditions at Westville Maximum Control Complex, Indiana. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994

Letter to Joanna Wechsler, Director Human Rights Watch

William A. Carr, Administrative Assistant to the Commissioner

Correspondence

1 Letter denying request for HRW visit to assess conditions at Westville Maximum Control Complex, Indiana. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994


Sen. Anita Bauser, et. al.

Correspondence

1 Letter urging response and permission for HRW visit to assess conditions at Westville Maximum Control Complex, Indiana. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1995

Letter to Joanna Wechsler, Director Human Rights Watch

Christian De Bruyn, Commissioner

Correspondence

1 Reiterates denial of request for HRW visit to assess conditions at Westville Maximum Control Complex, Indiana. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994

Human rights group won't get to inspect Supermax prison

Brad Alber (The Indianapolis Star

Article 1 Photocopy of article on the denial of request for HRW visit to assess conditions at Westville Maximum Control Complex, Indiana. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994

Prison conditions shock officials Matthew S. Galbraith (South Bend Tribune)


1994

Monitoring Supermax for Indianapolis Star


1994




Rev. S. Michael Yasutake, Director Interfaith Prisoners of Conscience, et. al.

Correspondence

1 Follow up on 08/30/1994 letter. Reiterates request for HRW inspection of Maximum Control Complex, IN. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994

Letter to Bonnie Kerness, American Friends Service Committee

Anthony Jalil Bottom

Correspondence

1 Photocopy of letter suggesting organizational activation and resurrection of the prison movement. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994

A perspective for the work to abolish Control Unit Prisons

Committee to End the Marion Lockdown

Essay 1 CEML manifesto and call to action. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum. 19954.perspective.work.abolish.1992.pdf


Bill Dunne Correspondence

1 Photocopy of comments on "Rough Draft Proposal for a National Control Unit Monitoring Project". Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994

N.J. political prisoners do hard time in solitary

Bill Sanderson (The Record); Ojore Lutalo

Article 2 Photocopy of article on USP Trenton lockdown conditions. Copy 1 part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum. Copy 2 part of 11/7/1995 mailing. Copy 3 donated by AFSC, including collage by Ojore Lutalo

1992

Who is Howard Peters and why is he doing those things?

Campaign to Confront the Racist Imprisonment Binge

Flyer 1 Information on policies and conditions of prisons under the leadership of Howard Peters III. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

4.who.howard.peters.pdf

Prison Boondoggle Charles King (Chicago Sun - Times)

Article 1 Opinion piece the policy and leadership practices of Howard Peters III. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994


Shaka Shakur Correspondence

1 Photocopy of letter describing criteria for transfer to control unit, conditions. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

Diagram of control unit "R. Deer" Diagram 1 Photocopy of hand drawn map of control unit and inmate cell. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994

Impressions of the Florence AD-MAX from ITFCJ tour

Edelle Corrine Report 1 Summary of observation at USP Florence, CO. Includes architectural features, medical facilities, policies regarding privileges. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

19944.impressions.florence.ad-max.1994.pdf

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Notes for the Control Unit conference

Flyer 1 Plans detailing action for the establishment of a Control Unit monitoring network. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

What is a Control Unit? Flyer 1 Definitions and general information on Control Units and their policies which violate the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

Notes on Control Unit Definition (con't): Comments from Prisoners

Ojore N. Lutalo; Marilyn Buck

Comments by inmates on the definition of a Control Unit and its conditions. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

Hard time just got harder at new federal prison in Florence

Dick Foster (Colorado & The West)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on USP Florence, CO. General information on facilities. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994

The Alcatraz of the Rockies Dennis Cauchon (USA Today)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on the opening of USP Florence, CO. Information on celebrity inmates, facilities. Includes diagram of cell. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994

Voters say 'get tough', but answers not so simple

Sam Vincent Maddis (USA Today)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on crime and prison legislation. Includes polls, budget information and inmate population. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994

Prison protestors call for end to isolation units

Emily. J. Hornaday (Trenton Times)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on 5/13/1992 protest at USP Trenton, NJ. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1992

Forum to address the use of isolation units in prisons

for Newark Star - Ledger

Article 1 Photocopy of article on the 5/2/1992 forum to examine the conditions of Control Units. Part of 1/5/1995 AFSC Memorandum.

1994

Proposed Structure for National Campaign to Monitoring Project

Clifford Barnard, American Friends Service Committee

Report 1 Includes: Organizational Structure; Scope; Misc. Questions/Issues. 1995

Letter to Members of National Control unit Project

Bonnie Kerness, American Friends Service Committee

Correspondence

2 Details enclosures and has attached list of regional coordinators. Part of 1/21/1995 AFSC Mailing.

1995



2 Photocopy of letter, comments on definitions of the Control Unit Project and its organization. Missing last page. Part of 1/21/1995 AFSC Mailing.

1995

Excerpt of letter to Bonnie Kerness, American Friends Service Committee

Correspondence

2 Photocopy. Comments on notes from The Gathering. Part of 1/21/1995 AFSC Mailing.

1995



Excerpt of letter to Bonnie Kerness, American Friends Service Committee

Correspondence

2 Photocopy. Comments on data to be gathered on Control Units. Part of 1/21/1995 AFSC Mailing.

1995

Topical Survey: Super-Max Facilities and Units

Summary for Corrections Administrators

Flyer 2 Information on the facilities and development of Super-Max prisons. Part of 1/21/1995 AFSC Mailing.

19954.topical.survey.supermax.1995.pdf

Letter to members Corey Weinstein, National campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons-West

Correspondence

1 Informs members of current activities. 1995

Letter to West Coast Campaigners Corey Weinstein, National campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons-West

Correspondence

1 Informs members of current activities. 1995

National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons

Nozomi Kuta, United Church Board for Homeland Ministries

Minutes 1 Notes from 2/2 and 2/9/1995 NCSCUP Political Action Committee. Includes United Church News article on USP Florence, CO.

1995

Minutes of the 4/17/95 Meeting of NCSUP Western Region Monitoring Committee

National Committee to Stop Control Unit Prisons

Minutes 1 Includes: Monitoring; Political Action; Correspondence. 1995

Letter to members Bonnie Kerness; Edelle Corrine, National Committee to Stop Control Unit Prisons

Correspondence

1 Informs members of current activities. Part of 5/4/1995 NCSUP Mailing. 1995

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Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin

Correspondence

1 Letter of resignation from facilitator of Political Action Committee of the National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons. 5/4/1995 NCSUP Mailing.

1995

Letter to Friend National Campaign to Abolish Control unit Prisons

Correspondence

1 Rough draft of short letter outlining the purpose of NCSCUP. Includes pamphlet detailing information on The Campaign, Control Units, Committee to End the Marion Lockdown. Part of 5/4/1995 NCSUP Mailing.

1995

Letter to members Corey Weinstein, National campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons-West

Correspondence

1 Informs members of current activities. Part of 5/4/1995 NCSUP Mailing. 1995


Tuhin Roy, Advocacy Associate Human Rights Watch

Correspondence

1 Requesting contact with cases which violate the 8th amendment. 1995

Minutes of the May 22, 1995 Meeting of NCSUP-Western Region Monitoring Committee

National Campaign to Abolish Control Unit Prisons

Minutes 1 Brochure on meeting attached. 1995

Letter to members American Friends Service Committee

Correspondence

1 Informs members on AFSC activities. Refers to attachments. Part of 6/16/1995 mailing.

1995

Letter to Audrey Edelle Corrine; Christie Donner, Rocky Mountain Peace Center

Correspondence

1 Letter requesting assistance Re. consequences of questionnaire sent to prisoners. Part of 6/16/1995 mailing.

1995

Letter to Tom Edelle Corrine; Christie Donner, Rocky Mountain Peace Center

Correspondence

Letter requesting assistance re. consequences of questionnaire sent to prisoners. Part of 6/16/1995 mailing.

1995

Conference Call -- Reactivation of Political Action Committee

Campaign to Stop Control unit Prisons

Minutes 1 Photocopy of minutes for conference call. Includes Updates; Proposals for fall meeting; Next steps; Next call. Part of 6/16/1995 mailing.

1995





Correspondence

1 Comments regarding 6/3/1995 conference call and the 'Chattanooga 8". Part of 6/16/1995 mailing.

1995

Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons

Campaign to Stop Control unit Prisons

Flyer 1 Includes: History of Control Unit Prisons; How we Define "Control Unit"; History of the Campaign; Structure. Part of 6/16/1995 mailing.

19954.campaign.stop.control.1995.pdf

Questionarre for prisoners Mike Stephenson; Liz gross, American Friends Service committee

Correspondence

1 Letter and questionnaire on Control Unit Prisons 1995

4.questionarre.for.prisoners.1995.pdf

Letter to members Bonnie Kerness, National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons

Correspondence

2 Informing campaigners of NCSCUP. Part of 7/28/1995 mailing.

State Monitors for Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons

National Campaign to Abolish Control unit Prisons

Mailing List 2 Name; Address; Phone/email. Part of 7/28/1995 mailing.


Ros Winsor, Ernest & Roswitta M. Winsor

Correspondence

2 Letter regarding campaign. Part of 7/28/1995 mailing. 1995

End of the line: In the New Alcatraz, prisoners do the hardest time of all

Alan Prendergast (Westword)

Article 2 Photocopy of article on Control Unit Prisons. Features Ray Luo Lavasseur and Oscar Lopez Rivera.

1995


Correspondence

1 Letter informing members of NCSCUP activities. Part of 9/22/1995 mailing. 1995

Some Primary Concerns about the Nature of the movement, Which should be discussed at the Chicago Assembly,


Monograph 1 Comments on organizational structure. Part of 9/20/1995 mailing. 19954.primary.concerns.nature.1995.pdf

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National Control Unit Monitoring Project - Rough Draft Agenda

National Campaign to Stop Control unit Prisons

Agenda 1 Agenda for 10/21 meeting. Part of 9/22/1995 mailing. 1995

Mass incarceration and Control Units; Crime Control or Social Control

National Committee to Free Puerto Rican Political Prisoners & POWs; Committee to End the Marion Lockdown

Flyer 1 Flier advertising 10/21/1995 event. Part of 9/22/1995 mailing. 1995

Letter to Bonnie Kerness, National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons


Correspondence

1 Letter Re. 10/19/995 Control Units Call. Part of 9/22/1995 mailing. 1995

Letter to Campaign Carol Strick Correspondence

1 Describes victimization and torture of women at Shawnee Control Unit, Mariana FL. Part of 9/22/1995 mailing.

1995

Letter to members Bonnie Kerness, American Friends Service Committee

Correspondence

2 Regarding 10/21/1995 meeting. Attached is letter from Nancy Kershan from CEML, Action Proposal, and flier on the campaign.

1995

Second National Control Unit Campaign Conference

National Committee to Free Puerto Rican Political Prisoners & POWs; Committee to End the Marion Lockdown

Flyer 1 Advertises 10/21-22/1995 conference in Chicago, IL. 1995



Correspondence

1 Letter of resignation from the Campaign. 1995



Letter to members Pat Clark, American Friends Service Committee: New York Metropolitan Region

Correspondence

1 Letter to members about mailing. Part of 11/1995 mailing. 1995

National Campaign to Stop Control unit Prisons [brochure]


Pamphlet 10 brochure on history of control units and the campaign. Part of 11/1995 mailing.

19954.national.campaign.stop.brochure.1995.pdf


Correspondence

1 Refers to enclosures. Part of 11/1995 mailing. 1995

Notes from the 10/21-22/1995 National Meeting


Minutes 1 Includes: Monitoring Project Committee Report; Political Action Committee Report; Dialogue on Further Development of a Structure for the NCSCUP; Time Line. Part of 11/1995 mailing.

1995

Total Control in the "Free State" Baltimore Anarchist Black Cross

Report 1 Examines Maryland prisons, conditions of control units, offer recommendations. Part of 11/1995 mailing.

1995 4.total.control.free.1995.pdf

299 inmates sent to Dallas jail Connie Paige; Sean Flynn (Boston Herald)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on sudden transfer of inmates to city jail. Part of 11/1995 mailing.

1995

299 Mass. Inmates moved to Texas; overcrowding cited

for Boston Globe Article 1 Photocopy of article on sudden transfer of inmates to city jail. Part of 11/1995 mailing.

1995

CEML Letter Committee to End the Marion Lockdown

Correspondence

1 Urgent letter regarding 10/1995 prison rebellions. Part of 11/1995 mailing. 19954.CEML.letter.1995.pdf

Letter to Editor Bonnie Kerness, American Friends Service Committee

Correspondence

1 Letter regarding article on equalization of sentencing for crack cocaine. Part of 11/1995 mailing.

1995

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Letter to members National Campaign to Stop Control unit Prisons

Correspondence

2 Refers to enclosures. Part of 12/1995 mailing. 1995

Meeting on the April Control Unit Hearings - East Coast Notes


Minutes 2 Meeting minutes. Part of 12/1995 mailing. 1995

Warren Christopher, Secretary of State

Kenneth Roth, Exec. Director Human Rights Watch; Gay MacDougall, Exec. Director, International Human Rights Law Group; Elaine R. Jones, Director-Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.

Correspondence

2 Letter to Secretary of State expressing interest in the U.S. forthcoming submission to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Includes Summary of Concerns about Race Discrimination in the I.S. Criminal Justice System. Part of 12/1995 mailing.

1995

4.summary.concerns.descrimination.1995.pdf

Control Unit Research Project: State of Ohio

Liz Gross, intern; Mike Stephenson, intern American Friends Service Committee

Report 2 Summary of responses from inmates on conditions and Facilities at many Control Unit Prisons. Part of 12/1995 mailing.

1995

4.control.unit.research.1995.pdf

Segregation Plans Bonnie Kerness, Correspondence

2 Email detailing new enforcement of segregation plans in Control Units. Details 3 classifications levels. Part of 12/1995 mailing.

1996 4.segregation.plans.1996.pdf

Control Unit Emergency Response Network


Flyer 2 details and form for the network. Part of 12/1995 mailing. 1995

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Lockdown Jonathan Franzen (Details Magazine)

3 Photocopy of article on USP Florence, CO. General information on facilities. Part of 12/1995 mailing. 3rd copy Part of 2/1996 mailing.

1996


Correspondence

1 Letter informing members of NCSCUP activities. 1996


Correspondence

1 Letter informing members of AFSC/NCSCUP activities. Part of 1/1996 mailing. 1996


Correspondence

1 Letter regarding Ojoro Lutaro 10 year Campaign plan. Part of 1/1996 mailing. 1996

Notes from Planning Meeting for Northeast Regional Control Unit Hearings


Minutes 1 Meeting notes. Planning for 4/27/1996 Hearing on Control Unit Prisons. Part of 1/1996 mailing.

1996

Notes from 12-4-95 National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons Meeting


Minutes 1 Meeting notes. Planning for 4/27/1996 Hearing on Control Unit Prisons. Part of 1/1996 mailing.

1996

Bonnie Kerness, National Campaign to Stop Control unit Prisons

Nancy Kurshan, National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons

Correspondence

1 Email: General information on the purpose of the 4/27/1996 hearings. Part of 1/1996 mailing.

1996

Bonnie Kerness, National Campaign to Stop Control unit Prisons


Correspondence

1 Email: Call to action. Part of 1/1996 mailing. 1996



Letter to Friend National Committee to Stop Control Unit Prisons Monitoring Committee

Correspondence

1 General information on monitoring committee. Part of 1/1996 mailing. 1996

Minutes NCSCUP-West Meeting 1/8/96

National Committee to Stop Control Unit Prisons

Minutes 1 Steering Committee conference call; Pelican Bay; Monitoring; Hearing. Part of 1/1996 mailing.

1996

Disposition Notice Elmira Correctional Facility Media Review Committee

Form 1 Denial of disbursement of prison fliers to inmates due. Part of 1/1996 mailing.

1996

Roboprison Cisco Lassiter (Mother Jones)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on Marion control unit. Part of 1/1996 mailing. 1996

No more solitary confinement for prison's mentally ill

Susan Sward (San Francisco Chronicle)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on Ruling on prohibition of mentally ill in solitary confinement at Pelican Bay. Part of 1/1996 mailing.

1995


Marilyn Buck, Laura Whitehorn

Correspondence

1 Letter regarding Shawnee Control Unit. Part of 1/1996 mailing. 1994

Letter to Defender of Human Rights and Justice

Douglas Spalding, National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons

Correspondence

1 Letter calling to action. Speaks of brutality in control Units. Invitation to Spring hearing 2/4/1996.

1996

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Correspondence

1 Letter regarding plans for hearing. Part of 1/19/1996 packet. 1996

Notes from Planning Meeting for Northeast Regional Control Unit Hearings

Jessica Tulough Correspondence

1 Notes from meeting to plan 4/27/1996 Hearings on Control Unit Prisons in the Northeast. 2nd copy part of 1/19/1996 packet.

1996

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Hearings on Control Unit Prisons in the Northeast

Pat Clark, American Friends Service Committee: New York Metropolitan Region

Flyer 1 Flier advertising 4/27/1996 hearing. Part of 1/19/1996 packet. 1996

National Campaign to Monitor and Abolish Control Unit Prisons

Essay 1 Mission Statement. Part of 1/19/1996 packet. 1996 4.mission.statement.1996.pdf

Letter to members National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons

Correspondence

1 Informing campaigners of NCSCUP. Part of 2/1996 mailing 1996

NCSCUP Steering Committee Nozomi Kuta, United Church Board for Homeland Ministries

Letter to Bonnie Kerness re planning for 4/27/1996 hearings and regional updates on activities. Part of 2/1996 mailing

1996

National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons, Steering Committee meeting notes


Minutes 1 Meeting of the Steering Committee. Part of 2/1996 mailing 1996


Joanne Mariner, Human rights Watch

Correspondence

1 informing of current Human Rights Watch activities. Part of 2/1996 mailing 1996

Supermax cells to control toughest of inmates at Ionia

Peter Luke (Grand Rapids Press)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on the process of "Super-maxing" USP Ionia, MI. Part of 2/1996 mailing

1989

Letter to PACUP members; Melissa Froiland, Bonnie Kerness, Christie Donner

Gillam Kerley Correspondence

1 mailing re Wisconsin's proposed supermax prison. Part of 2/2/1996 mailing. Part of 2/1996 mailing

1996

Rep seeks costs of prison plans David Callender (Capital Times)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on cost benefit analysis of super-max prison in WI. Part of 2/1996 mailing.

1996

Thompson wants tougher high school standards

Jeff Mayers (Wisconsin State Journal)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on Gov. Tommy Thompson's declaration on standardized testing for high school graduation and transfer of prisoners to Texas. Part of 2/1996 mailing.

1996

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Privately run prison studied Jeff Mayers (Wisconsin State Journal)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on Gov. Tommy Thompson's exploration of super-max prisons as an option for WI. Part of 2/1996 mailing.

1996

Midwest regional hearing: control units, prisons and political prisoners

National Committee to Free Puerto Rican Political Prisoners & POWs, et. al.

Flyer 2 Photocopy of flier for 4/20/1996 conference. Part of 2/1996 mailing. 2nd copy part of 5/1996 mailing.

1996

4.midwest.regional.hearing.flier.1996.pdf


Correspondence

1 Informing of NCSCUP activities. Part of 4/1996 mailing. 1996


Tuhin Roy, Advocacy Associate Human Rights Watch

Correspondence

1 Informs of Tuhin Roy's parting with Human Rights watch. 1996

Trouble coming every day: ADX -- The first year

Raymond Luc Levasseur

Details neglect, abuse and conditions at Florence Supermax, CO. 1996 4.trouble.coming.every.1996.pdf

Hearings on Control Unit Prisons in the Northeast


Flyer 1 Advertisement for 4/27/1996 hearing. 1996

Statement of Bonnie Kerness on the "HISTORY OF CONTROL UNITS" at the northeast Regional Hearings on Control Units - April 27, 1996)

Bonnie Kerness, National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons

Transcript 1 Statement on the proliferation and use of Control unit Prisons. Call to action. 1996

4.statement.history.control.1996.pdf


Correspondence

3 Informs of AFSC/NCSCUP activities. Part of 5/1996 mailing. 1996

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100 protesters rally at prisons, call for improved conditions

Susan Crittenden (Indianapolis Star)

Article 2 Photocopy of article on 5/4/1996 protest. Part of 5/1996 mailing. 1996

Protesters say prison money would be better spend on education programs

Michelle Staley (Sullivan Daily News)

Article 2 Photocopy of article on 5/4/1996 protest. 1st/2nd copies Part of 5/1996 mailing, 3rd/4th copies part of 7/1996 mailing

1996

Protesters hit prisons Rachel Wedding (Tribune Star)

Article 2 Photocopy of article on 5/4/1996 protest. Part of 5/1996 mailing. 1996

Prison worker rejects pastors opinion

Edward Pokorny (Letter to Editor of Anvil Chorus); Rev. Charles E. Doyle (in response)

Article 2 Letter re Charles E. Doyle's comparison of Supermax prisons to the concentration camps of the Holocaust and Doyle's response. 2 copies Part of 5/1996 mailing; 2 copies part of 7/1996 mailing.

1996

Press Release: Press Conference on Maryland's Supermaximum Security Prison (MCAC)


Press Release

2 regarding press conference on 5/22/1996. Includes list of speakers and endorsers. Part of 5/1996 mailing.

1996

Letter to "Mike" Bonnie Kerness, American Friends Service Committee

Correspondence

2 Reply to 4/8/1996 letter. Declines participation in Active Resistance. Part of 5/1996 mailing.

1996

Letter to folks Mike for the Outreach Committee, Active Resistance

Correspondence

2 Letter requesting involvement in Active Resistance. Request for speakers at 8/1996 conference. Part of 5/1996 mailing.

1996

Report of the Special Rappoteur, Mr. Nigel S. Rodley, submitted pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolution 1995/37

United Nations Economic and Social Council

Report 2 Photocopy of report. Includes: Mandate and methods of work; Information reviewed by the Special rapporteur with respect to various countries. Part of 5/1996 mailing.

1996

4.report.special.rappoteur.1996.pdf


Humphrey Cohen Correspondence

2 Criticisms of the direction of AFSC's attack on the proliferation of control unit prisons. Suggests attacking prisoner's placement criterion into Control Units instead.

1996

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Press Release: Brutal, Inhumane treatment of Prisoners will Be Scrutinized at April 27th Hearing


Press Release

2 Press release re. 4/27/1996 hearing. Part of 5/1996 mailing. 1996press.release.brutal.1996.pdf

Colorado People's Hearing: The people speak out on the racist imprisonment binge, control units, and political prisoners

American Friends Service committee, et. al.

Flyer 2 Flier for 4/27/1996 hearing. Part of 5/1996 mailing. 19964.colorady.peoples.hearing.1996.pdf

Seeking Justice for the Imprisoned Symposium: The Expanding Prison Industrial complex

Criminal Justice Consortium

Flyer 2 Includes list of speakers, registration form for 4/27/1996 conference. Part of 5/1996 mailing.

1996

Today's prisoners- Tomorrow's Neighbors

Helen Blue (Philadelphia New Observer)

Article 2 Photocopy of article on public opinion poll re. Control Unit Prisons. Part of 5/1996 mailing.

1996

The Prisoners: Are control unit prisons humane? The Quakers are coming to Philly to protest.

Larissa Comis (Philadelphia city Paper)

Article 2 Photocopy of article on AFSC campaign against control unit prisons. Part of 5/1996 mailing.

1996

Supermax or Super cruel?; Prisons: a U.S. Justice Department report on Maryland's ultimate prison may pit security against the Constitution.

Kate Shatzkin (Baltimore Sun)

Article 2 Article on Maryland Correctional Adjustment Center. Part of 5/1996 mailing. 1996


Correspondence


Spring Activities of the Midwest Region of the National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons


Report 2 Informs of Midwest NCSCUP chapter activities. Missing 3rd page. Part of 7/1996 mailing.

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Report of 4/27 NCSCUP "Seeking justice for the imprisoned" Oakland, CA

Corey Weinstein, National campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons-West

Report 2 Re Seeking Justice for the Imprisoned 4/27/1996 forum sponsored by the Criminal Justice Consortium. Part of 7/1996 mailing.

1996

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Report on National Campaign to Stop Control unit Prisons Hearings

Porter Kirkwood, Jr.

Report 2 Report on 4/27/1996 Northeast Region hearing. Includes details on further steps for the campaign. Part of 7/1996 mailing.

19964.report.NCSCUP.hearings.1996.pdf

Memorandum: Minutes and Materials from Dec. 3-4 Meeting Re Control Units

Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center Prisoner Rights Project

Report 2 Additional information on the CRIPA statute (Civil Rights of the Institutionalized Persons Act, 42 USC sec. 1997) relied upon by the DOJ to investigate constitutional violations at the Maryland Supermax. Part of 7/1996 mailing.

19964.memorandum.minutes.materials.1996.pdf

Interview of Dr. Stewart Grassien Leo grief Transcript 2 Interview addressing the psychological aspects of solitary confinement. 19964.interview.stewart.grassien.1996.pdf

Letter to Members of the National Campaign to Stop Control unit Prisons Re: Emergency in Indiana: Action alert

Charles Carney, Committee to End the Marion Lockdown

Correspondence

2 Email: Call to action in regard to transfer of prisons from USP Michigan City, IN to Maximum Control Complex in Westville, IN. Part of 7/1996 mailing.

1996

Letter to Members of the National Campaign to Stop Control unit Prisons Re: Emergency in Indiana: Action alert follow-up

Charles Carney, Committee to End the Marion Lockdown

Correspondence

2 Email Follow-up on call to action in regard to transfer of prisons from USP Michigan City, IN to Maximum Control Complex in Westville, IN. Part of 7/1996 mailing.

1996

Letter to recipients: nj-speakout Re; Nailf: CBC Must hold hearings on PPs/POWs

Bob Witnik Correspondence

2 Email regarding campaign initiative by the New African Liberation Front (NALF) primary objective to call for and organize hearings to be convened by the Congressional Black Caucus on the impact of Contelpro on the Black Liberation Movement. Part of 7/1996 mailing.

1996

Oak Park Heights prisoner pleads for humanity

Lois Lenius (Minneapolis Spokesman)

Article 2 Account of the 9/3/1994 beatings of Antonio shadow love as reported by Shannon Bowles. Part of 7/1996 mailing.

1994

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Correspondence


Rough Draft of Agenda National Campaign to Stop Control unit Prisons November 8-10, 1996 [in Chicago, IL]


Agenda 1 Agenda for 11/8/1996 meeting. Part of 9/1996 mailing. 1996

Some thoughts on the National Campaign

Josh Macphee, National Campaign to stop Control Unit Prisons member

Essay 1 Includes comments on: Funding' Documentation; Educational materials; Brochure; Translation; Organization; Conclusion. Part of 9/1996 mailing.

1996

Letter to Stephen Katsineris John Faulkner, Labor Senator for New South Wales, Parliament of Australia

Correspondence

1 Letter regarding representations on behalf of the Puerto Rican prisoners in United States. Refers to letters addressed to Attorney General Janet Reno. Part of 9/1996 mailing.

1996

Letter to Janet Reno, United States Attorney General

John Faulkner, Labor Senator for New South Wales, Parliament of Australia

Correspondence

1 Copy of letter regarding proliferation of Control Units in US and inhumane conditions. Part of 9/1996 mailing.

1996


Jan Burnswoods, M.L.C.

Correspondence


1996


Anthony Albanese, M.P., Member for Grayndler

Correspondence


1996

Demonstrate for Justice Corcoran Committee of California Prison focus

Flyer 1 Advertisement for demonstration on 9/19/1996 at Dan Lundgren office of Attorney General. Part of 9/1996 mailing.

1996



Control unit Prisons: Torture by Another Name

Nozomi Ikuta, United Church Board for Homeland Ministries

Transcript 1 Speech given on the conditions and impact of control units given from the perspectives of prisoners, family members, advocates and a member of society at large. Part of 9/1996 mailing.

1996

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1 comments NCSCUP vision, suggestions for next gathering. Part of 9/1996 mailing.

1996


Correspondence

1 Informs of AFSC/NCSCUP activities. Part of 10/23/1996 mailing. 1996

Agenda National Campaign to Stop Control unit Prisons November 8-10, 1996 [in Chicago, IL]


Agenda 2 Agenda for 11/8/1996 meeting. 1 copy Part of 10/23/1996 mailing. 1 copy part of 10/15/1996 mailing.

1996

Email to Bonnie Kerness Re: Tribute to rev. Seiichhi Michael Yasutake


Correspondence

1 A brief biography of the Rev. Seiichi Michael Yasutake 9/25/1996. Part of 10/23/1996 mailing.

1996

From the Inside Out: They Call Them 'Control Units'

Dan Pens (Prison Legal news)

Article 1 Photocopy of Article on the history, operation and conditions of Control units. Part of 10/23/1996 mailing.

1996


Correspondence

1 Informing members of AFSC/NCSCUP activities. Part of 10/15/1996 mailing. 1996

George Skatzes faces death! Jackie Bowers (Prison News Service)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on sentencing of George Skatzes regarding 1993 prison uprising and death of 2 inmates. Part of 10/15/1996 mailing.

1996

Demand justice for the Indiana 6 Brew City Anti-Authoritarian Collective

Flyer 1 Call for letters sent to Commissioner Ed Cohen and Indiana Congressional Black Caucus demanding an investigation into the racial nature of the charges against Indiana 6. Part of 10/15/1996 mailing.

19964.demand.justice.indiana.1996.pdf

Letter regarding Indiana 6 Brew City Anti-Authoritarian Collective

Correspondence

1 Update on the Indiana 6 case. Part of 10/15/1996 mailing. 1996

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Letter to Friends Charles Carney, 8th Day Center for Justice, Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons

Correspondence

1 Request to contact Att. General Janet Reno to request investigation into human rights violations at control unit prisons. Part of 10/15/1996 mailing.

Sample Letter to Attorney Janet Reno

Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons

1 Sample letter to Att. General Janet Reno to request investigation into human rights violations at control unit prisons. Part of 10/15/1996 mailing.

1996

Uses & Effects of Control Unit Prisons

Bonnie Kerness Transcript 1 Excerpts from the History of Control Units presentation given by Ms. Bonnie Kerness at the Northeast Hearings on Control units. Interviews with Sundiata Acoli and Jalil Muntaqim.

19964.uses.effects.control.units.1996.pdf

A call to action Nancy Kurshan, National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons

Correspondence

1 Call to action to protest the racially motivated solitary confinement of many US citizens.

1996


Correspondence

2 Informing members of AFSC/NCSCUP activities. Part of 11/1996 mailing. 1996

Youth institute education and action project summer of '97


Essay 2 Proposal for Chicago summer institute for young people interested in involvement in the program. Part of 11/1996 mailing.

1996

A Proposal Submitted to NCSCUP for the November, 1996 Meeting

National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons, Midwest Region

Essay 2 Proposal to examine and consider Bill Dunne's set of proposals for implementation. Part of 11/1996 mailing.

1996

Join the Control Unit Emergency Response Network


Flyer 2 urges members to join the ERN. 1 copy Part of 11/1996 mailing. 1 copy part of 1/1997 mailing.

1996

Communities consider 'supermax site'

Richard P. Jones (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Article 2 Article on economic incentives to build a supermax prison in Wisconsin. Part of 11/1996 mailing.

1996

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Torture, killing and cover-up reported at California prison

Mark Arax (Los Angeles Times)

Article 2 Photocopy of article detailing whistleblower guards reports of abuse at USP Corcoran, CA. Part of 11/1996 mailing.

1996

"Are we treating people like animals?" Pastor critical of what Supermax does to Prisoners

Matthew Stanton (Clintonville Tribune Gazette)

Article 2 Photocopy of article on Gail Irwin's criticism of the campaign to open a Supermax prison in Wisconsin. Part of 11/1996 mailing.

1996

Living Just Outside the Prison Walls Ryan Wilson (Clintonville Tribune-gazette)

Article 2 Photocopy of article on the competition to build a Supermax prison in Clintonville, CA. Part of 11/1996 mailing.

1996

Nowhere Else to GO Matthew Stanton (Clintonville Tribune Gazette)

Article 2 Photocopy of article on the experiences of prison guards working at Wisconsin Supermax facilities. Part of 11/1996 mailing.

1996

Community Chest: Go for Jail Matthew Stanton (Clintonville Tribune Gazette)

Article 2 Photocopy of article on funding options for Supermax prison in Clintonville, WI. Part of 11/1996 mailing.

1996

Tales of Brutality Behind Bars Mark Arax (Los Angeles Times)

Article 2 Photocopy of article: Five officers claim staging of 'gladiator days,' other abuses at Corcoran State Prison. FBI is investigating facility, which has most killings of inmates in U.S. Part of 11/1996 mailing.

1996

Prison Told to Resume Mixing Gang Rivals

Mark Arax (Los Angeles Times)

Article 2 Photocopy of article: Incarceration: Officers said Corcoran facility had suspended integration policy after it led to numerous inmate fights and shootings by guards. Part of 11/1996 mailing.

1996

Killing us Softly and scientifically: Update on M.C.C.

Shaka Shakur Essay 2 Update on the current conditions and reality at MCC/MCF, Westville, IN. Part of 11/1996 mailing.

19964.killing.us.softly.1996.pdf

Letter to Pierre Sane, Secretary General, Amnesty International

Thomas Ruffin Jr. Correspondence

2 Letter Re: Revised letter about torture of political prisoner--Jalil Muntaqim (a.k.a Anthony Bottom). Part of 11/1996 mailing.

1996 4.letter.pierre.san.1996.pdf


Correspondence


National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons Meeting Notes


Minutes 2 Notes on 11/8/1996 meeting. Part of 12/1996 mailing. 1996

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National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons To Do List


Minutes 2 To do list; Culmination from 11/8/1996 meeting. Part of 12/1996 mailing. 1996

National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons Meeting Minutes


Minutes 2 Notes on 11/8-10/1996 meeting. Includes: Youth institute education and action project; Bill Dunne's education reform proposal; Organizational structure. Part of 12/1996 mailing.

1996

Educational Proposal National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons

Report 2 Proposal addresses the limited access and increasing cutbacks to education for prisoners in both state and federal prisons, especially control units. Part of 12/1996 mailing.

1996

ADX Florence prison legal project Report 2 Summarizes problems, response and purpose of ADX legal project to address human rights violations at USP ADX Florence, CO. Part of 12/1996 mailing.

19964.ADX.florence.prison.legal.1996.pdf

Human Rights or Control Units: Two Essays by New Afrikan Political Prisoner of War

Maroon Russell Shoats

Report 2 Essays published by Lancaster ABC-SG: Death by Regulations: Pennsylvania Control units and Human Rights Abuses; Control Units and the Community. Part of 12/1996 mailing.

19964.human.rights.control.units.1996.pdf

Freedomways periodical 2 Photocopy: Includes "Please help me help my son" / by John Cole Vodicka; "Lawsuit Filed Challenging Garner"; "Brutality at Hays and Walker Prisons" / by John Cole Vodicka. Part of 12/1996 mailing.

1996


Jan Susler Correspondence

2 Requesting intervention in the prison placement of inmate Oscar Lopez Rivera at USP Florence, CO.

1996

Comments on "Voices from the Darkness:


Essay 2 Comments on collection of documents published for the 4/1994 NCSCUP conference. Part of 12/1996 mailing.

1996

Activist Mentorship/Resource Program proposal


Report 2 Proposal to develop program to team younger activists with more experienced organizers. Part of 12/1996 mailing.

1996

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The Use of Control Unit Prisons in the United States: Interim Report

The Monitoring Project of the National Campaign to Stop control unit Prisons

Report 1 Information on the proliferation of control unit prisons in the US prison system. Includes: General information; Conditions of Confinement; Placement and Exit criteria for all control unit type facilities.

1997

4.use.control.unit.US.1997.pdf


Correspondence

2 Informs members of AFSC/NCSCUP activities. Part of 1/1997 mailing. 1997

Prisoners who don't deserve a break

George Will (Newark Star-Ledger)

Article 2 Photocopy of article on the profile of average Maryland Control unit inmate. Part of 1/1997 mailing.

1997

Letter to Editor of Newark Star-Ledger


Correspondence

2 Letter commenting on the article by George Will published in the Star-Ledger 1/14/1997. Part of 1/1997 mailing.

1997

Survival manual for SHUs, Control Units


Minutes 2 Outline of the brochure. Part of 1/1997 mailing. 1997

Copy of Emergency Response Network Alert


Correspondence

2 Email regarding activation in reaction to incident involving James Tinsley, Hugh Justice and Ronnie E. Thomas. Part of 1/1997 mailing.

1996

Fact Sheet on Oscar Lopez Rivera Flyer 2 Details on case and request for demands. Part of 1/1997 mailing. 1997

The Circle game: A 'prisoner of war" plays ball with the feds-and gets beaned

Alan Prendergast (Westword)

Article 2 Article on Oscar Lopez Rivera case and his transfer from ADX Florence, CO. to USP Marion. Part of 1/1997 mailing.

1996

Letter regarding college and high school education on prison-related issues

David Jacobs; Hugh Finn

Correspondence

2 Re prison activist manual for high school and college organizers. Part of 1/1997 mailing.

1997

New Mexico to Build Largest Prison in U.S.

Reprinted from coalition for Prisoners' Rights Newsletter

Article 2 Photocopy of article on the construction of State Prisons in Hobbs and Santa Rosa, NM. Part of 1/1997 mailing.

1997

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New Prisons to unlock Youngstown-area jobs

Madeline Patton (Plain Dealer)

Article 2 Photocopy of article on the construction of State Prison in Youngstown, OH. Part of 1/1997 mailing.

1997

Letter to Kathleen Hawk; Patrick Kane; William Hendricks


Article 1 Letter regarding human rights violations by guards on prisoners. Part of 2/19/1997 packet.

1997

Letter Re: Emergency Response to Marion


Correspondence

1 Activation of Emergency Response network in regards to racially organized fights and abuses by guards toward black prisoners at USP Marion, IL. Part of 2/19/1997 packet.

1997


Correspondence

1 inform members of AFSC/NCSCUP activities. Part of 3/1997 mailing. 1997

Judge Orders Life in Solitary to Avert More Killings

David Kocieniewski (paper unknown)

1 Photocopy of article on Sentencing of gang leader Luis Felipe to life in solitary confinement. Part of 3/1997 mailing.

1997

For Palestinian, Better Israel Than His American Cell

Elane Sciolino (New York Times)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on the extradition of Mousa Mohammed Abu Marzook to Israel. Part of 3/1997 mailing.

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Buried Alive Daniel Burton-Rose (Boulder Weekly)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on the experiences of Nuru Lutano in USP Trenton, NJ. Part of 3/1997 mailing.

1997

Proposal for fall 1997 National Campaign to Stop Control unit Prisons (NCSCUP) gathering.

Barbara Huber, Michelle Foy

Report 1 Plan for 11/7/1997 demonstration at Colorado College. Part of 3/1997 mailing.

1997

Lockdown: Art in the age of social control

Josh Macphee, National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons

Correspondence

1 Regarding awareness of prisoner art show in CO. Part of 3/1997 mailing. 35445

Activist Mentorship/Resource Program Proposal (2)

Josh MacPhee, National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons

Report 1 Proposal for Chicago summer institute for young people interested in involvement in the program. Part of 3/1997 mailing.

1997



Control Units in Pennsylvania Essay 1 Information on S.M.U at S.C.I. Camp Hill and Green, PA. Part of 3/1997 mailing. 4.control.unit

s.pensylvania..pdf

Coordination of Spring Break '98 Jericho March

Jalil Abdul Muntaqim

Flyer 1 Flier for 3/21/1998 demonstration. Includes: Logistics and location; Organizing Projections; Targets for Support; Propaganda. Copy 1 part of 3/1997 mailing.

19974.coordinating.spring.break.1997.pdf


Correspondence

1 Informs members of AFSC/NCSCUP activities. Part of 6/1997 mailing. 1997

Prison officials recall blood bath Rhonda Cook (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on inmate beatings by guards at Hays State Prison. Part of 6/1997 mailing.

1997

Prison Officials Want Input on Use of "the Chair"

Stephen Hunt (Salt Lake Tribune)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on use of restraining device and prolonged immobilization of prisoners. Part of 6/1997 mailing.

1997

Memorandum: Removal of Toilets in Industry complexes

Jim Rarick, Industry Director, Minnesota Correctional Facility

Correspondence

1 Regarding the removal of toilets at the industrial complex level 2 at Oak Park Heights Correctional Facility, Minnesota. Part of 6/1997 mailing.

1997

Letter to Lois Lenius James H. Bruton, Warden, Oak Park Heights Correctional Facility

Correspondence

1 Regarding the removal of toilets at the industrial complex level 2 at Oak Park Heights Correctional Facility, Minnesota. Part of 6/1997 mailing.

1997


Laura Whitehorn Correspondence

1 Suggestions for NCSCUP, including opinions on the role of women in Control Units. Part of 6/1997 mailing.

1997

Letter to members Northwest Indiana Coalition to Abolish Control unit Prisons

Correspondence

1 Informing members of coalition activities, including minutes for 3/17/1997 meeting. Part of 6/1997 mailing.

1997

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Third annual NCSCUP Conference Daniel Burton-Rose (Prison Legal News

Article 1 Photocopy of article on 8/10/1996 conference. Part of 6/1997 mailing. 1997

Letter to American Fiends Service Committee

Lillian Medina Correspondence

1 Letter regarding the US Supreme court ruling on solitary confinement as torture. Part of 6/1997 mailing.

1997


Correspondence



Barbara Huber, Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission

Correspondence

1 Regarding plans for NCSCUP 11/1997 conference. Part of 8/1997 mailing. 1997


Jackie Austin Correspondence

1 Regarding anti-supermax movement in Madison, WI. Part of 8/1997 mailing. 1997

Public Witness to Opposition to the "Supermax"

Jean Eden Correspondence

1 Public witness letter against the building of a supermax prison in Madison, WI. Part of 8/1997 mailing. 4.public.witn

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Public morality and the Supermax Prison: Madison Urban Ministry Social Justice Task Force

Ed Steichen Essay 1 Statement against building supermax prison in Madison, WI and the psychological effects of isolation and sensory deprivation on inmates. Part of 8/1997 mailing.

4.public.morality.supermax.pdf

Policy Alternatives to Prison Construction

Jackie Austin Essay 1 Statement of inequalities in sentencing and proposition of alternatives to prison sentences. Part of 8/1997 mailing.

History of Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice

Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice

Flyer 1 "A coalition of activist groups and citizens of conscience within Wisconsin." Part of 8/1997 mailing.

Justice Issues Task Force Madison Urban Ministry

Flyer 1 Task force mission statement. Part of 8/1997 mailing.

Doctor who OK'd restraint chair was on probation

Mike Carter (Deseret News)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on sanctions imposed against Dr. David Lambert Egli, hired by the state of Utah. Part of 8/1997 mailing.

1997

Utah Inmates Death: Is Official Story Changing?

Brian Maffley (Salt Late Tribune)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on the death of Utah inmate Michael Valent. Part of 8/1997 mailing.

1997

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Utah Panell rules Mentally Ill Inmate May sue 3 Doctors

Mike Carter (Associate Press)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on Panel decision that doctors breached professional standards related to the malpractice claims of inmate LeRoy Nelson. Part of 8/1997 mailing.

1997

New prison fills security gap Kit Troyer (Maine Sunday Telegram)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on new prison in Maine. 1992

Letter to Lois Lenius Joseph McQuillan, Segregation Lieutenant, Minnesota Correctional Facility - Oak Park Heights

Correspondence

1 Response to Letter on 6/25/1997. Definitions of "Segregation Unit", "Administrative Segregation", "High Level Control Status inmates", "Modified Status", "Restrictive Segregation Status", "Phase One", "Special Housing Unit". Part of 8/1997 mailing.

1997

Notice: Recent Changes in the Law Report 1 Changes in law affecting the inmate population of South Carolina. Part of 8/1997 mailing.

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Emergency Response Network Report


Correspondence

1 Email report by Charles Carney of the 8th Day Center for Justice on the activation of the Emergency Response Network in regards to Ayice Lasana's 18 day hunger Strike at the Wabash Valley Prison SHU in Carlisle, Indiana. Part of 8/1997 mailing.

1997

Many inmates isolated because of beliefs

Bonnie Kerness (USA Today)

Article 1 Photocopy of commentary on article "New prisons isolate worst inmates" on 8/4/1997. Part of 8/1997 mailing.

1997


Correspondence

1 Informing members of AFSC/NCSCUP activities. Includes rough agenda for 11/7/1997 Gathering.

1997


Correspondence


Torture in America Julia Lutsky (People's Weekly World)

Article 1 Photocopy of article on the torture and confinement of American prisoners. Part of 10/1997 mailing.

1997

Stop the torture of Oscar Lopez Rivera

Interfaith Prisoners of Conscience Project

Pamphlet 1 Movement to "Stop the torture of Oscar Lopez Rivera". Requests letters be sent to Janet Reno. Part of 10/1997 mailing.

1997

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Helen Woodson Correspondence

1 Letter regarding false claims of mistreatment and false allegations of Shawnee Unit as a "Control Unit". Part of 11/7/1995 mailing.

1997

Letter to Helen Woodson Bonnie Kerness, American Friends Service Committee

Correspondence

1 Response to 10/5/1995 Letter regarding false claims of mistreatment and false allegations of Shawnee Unit as a "Control Unit". Promise to take concerns to next meeting. Part of 11/7/1995 mailing.

1995

Rough draft of letter to members Bonnie Kerness, American Friends Service Committee

Correspondence

1 Letter informing of AFSC/NCSCUP activities. Part of 11/7/1995 mailing. 1995

Diagram of control unit Classic Collector 1 Diagram of control unit cell. Part of 11/7/1995 mailing. 1995 4.diagram.control.unit.1995.pdf


Correspondence

1 Letter informing of AFSC/NCSCUP activities. Part of 9/1998 mailing. 1998

Memo to NCSCUP members Bonnie Kerness; Christie Donner, American Friends Service Committee

Correspondence

1 Proposals for NCSCUP next steps on recruiting state monitors. Part of 9/1998 mailing.

1998

Letter to prisoners and prison advocates

Staughton and Alice Lynd

Correspondence

1 summary of conditions reported by more than 20 prisoners at Ohio State Penitentiary. Includes: Criteria for selection; Lack of notice; Mental health; Security or Punishment; exit criteria and methods; Grievance procedure; Changes; medical treatment; Attitudes. Part of 9/1998 mailing.

1998

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Hunger strike in protest of supermax

Dave Taylor (Tribune-Star)

Article 1 Article on hunger strike protesting treatment of African-American inmates at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, IL. Part of 9/1998 mailing.

1998

Letter to Morton Sklar, Director, World Organization Against Torture


Correspondence

1 Letter concerning methods of torture used in federal and state correctional facilities. Part of 9/1998 mailing.

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The Prison Inside the Prison: Control Units, Supermax Prisons, and Devices of Torture

Rachael Kamel; Bonnie Kerness, American Friends Service Committee

Report 1 Includes: The "Marionization" of Imprisonment; Manufacturing Madness; An evolving Institution; Political Prisoners in the United States; Inside the Labyrinth; Isolation, Torture and the International Community; Devices of Torture; Turning the Tide; AFSC Resources on Control Units and Isolation. Online PDF version available at: http://www prisonpolicy org/scans/afsc/prison-inside-prison pdf

2003

4.prison.inside.prison.2003.pdf

Buried Alive: Long-Term Isolation in California's Youth and Adult Prisons

Laura Magnami, American Friends Service Committee

Report 2 Includes: History; Conditions; California; The Way to the SHU- Or Who is the "Worst of the Worst?"; Parole, Snitch, or Die?; The Mental Illness Factor; Taking it to the Courts; Youth and Isolation; Human Rights Protocol; Recommendations.

20084.long-term.isolation.california.2008.pdf

Social Control & The Politics of Prisons


Report 1 Details action of the NCSCUP, Control Unit Monitoring project, the NCSCUP Meeting in Wisconsin. 4.social.contr

ol.politics.prisons.pdf

Letter to members Corey Weinstein, National campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons-West (Monitoring Committee)

Correspondence

1 Invitation to next meeting.

National Campaign to Stop Control Unit Prisons How To Packet

National Campaign to Stop control Unit Prisons

Pamphlet 3 Includes forms for gathering information on nearby control units, conditions of living and incarceration; Copy of Essay "From Alcatraz to Marion to ADX Florence: The Nightmare Escalates" by Jan Susler; Weinstein, Dr. Corey M.D. "Fighting the American Gulag." Third Force v.2 n.6 Jan/Feb. 1995 pp. 24-27. 4.NCSCUP.ho

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Turning the Tables on US Abuse of International Human rights Standards: Exploring Ways to Use International Treaties and Covenants in Domestic Litigation


Transcript 1 Presented at the National Conference of Black Lawyers 10/1999. Quotes from letters of inmates, discusses US compliance with international agreements against torture, and US prison policy and the proliferation of control unit prisons.

1999

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Prison Labor Bonnie Kerness, American Friends Service Committee

Monograph 1 Discusses prison labor as "neo-slavery"; torture as a device; racially targeted policy and practice.

1999

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Rutgers Senior Seminar in Social Work


Transcript 1 Explores associations between community organizing and social work and how this plays out in the fight for prisoners' rights.

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Best Practices and Human Rights in Supermax Prisons: A Dialogue


Transcript 1 Mission, direction and accomplishments of the AFSC. Includes excerpts from inmate letters.

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Torture in America: Abuse of Human Rights in the United States


Transcript 1 Presented at Simmons College. Kerness history in community organizing; conditions of control unit prisons discussed through anecdote; Use of extended isolation; Racially targeted policies;

20004.torture.in.america.2000.pdf

Break the Cycle: Mass Incarceration of Women, Bodies, Families and communities


Transcript 1 Discusses the incarceration of women and juvanile sin control unit style correctional facilities. Includes accounts of abuse and neglect.

2004

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US Abuse of International Human Rights Standards


Transcript 1 discusses US compliance with international agreements against torture, and US prison policy and the proliferation of control unit prisons. Kerness history in community organizing; conditions of control unit prisons discussed through anecdote; Use of extended isolation; Racially targeted policies;

2000

4.US.abuse.human.2000.pdf

United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Descrimination Against Women


Transcript 1 Discusses the incarceration of women and juvanile sin control unit style correctional facilities. Includes accounts of abuse and neglect.

20054.UN.elimination.descrimination.2005.pdf

Campaign to Abolish Control Unit Prisons: History of Control Units

Campaign to Abolish Control Unit Prisons

Article 1 Includes definition of Control Unit, History of campaign, statement of purpose and structure of campaign organzation. Virtual holdings only. Original item found at http://people.umass.edu/~kastor/groups/nacun/c.u.pamphlet.html

1995

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Statement by Clark Edward Squire Sundiata Acoli (Clark E. Squire)

Statement 1 Statement by Sundiata Acoli Describing His placement experience in 1975. Oversized. Part of packet donated by AFSC 12/4/12

November 3, 2012

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Appeal of Parole Denial (collage) Ojore Lutalo; New Jersey State of Parole Board

Government Document; Graphic

1 Copy of May 25, 2006 appeal of parole denial and collage of 2009 release donated by AFC 12/4/12

Letter to Walter, Claude, et. al. Bonnie Kerness Correspondence

1 Letter itemizing donations. November 3, 2012

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