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Elizabeth Fink papers, 1971-2015

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Restrictions:
Collection is open for research. Original audiovisual materials are closed to use. Contact Research Services in advance to request the production of listening or viewing copies.

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Summary

Creator:
Fink, Elizabeth M., 1945-2015 and Human Rights Archive (Duke University)
Abstract:
Elizabeth Fink was a human rights lawyer who represented prisoners killed and injured during the 1971 Attica prison uprising. The collection consists of photographs gathered as evidence used in the subsequent lawsuits on behalf of Attica prisoners, represented by Fink, as well as some copies of trial transcripts and audiovisual recordings of news coverage, interviews, and footage.
Extent:
7 Linear Feet
779 Gigabytes
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11343

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection consists of photographs gathered as evidence used in the subsequent lawsuits on behalf of Attica prisoners, represented by Fink, as well as some copies of trial transcripts and audiovisual recordings of news coverage, interviews, and footage of Attica Correctional Facility following the Attica uprising. There are also materials collected by Fink from the Attica Brothers Legal Defense. Content includes photographs and moving images of the prison uprising; guards and officials during the standoff; the subsequent assault and retaking of the prison ("Bloody Monday") by the Russell Oswald and the NY State Police; the aftermath of the assault, including images of the re-captured prisoners, deceased prisoners, debris from the uprising, and armed guards; morgue images and fingerprints of deceased inmates and hostages; interviews and news programs about the event; images of Attica prison facilities; and images and audiovisual of Fink's memorial service and the scattering of Fink's cremated remains. Some of the images and audiovisual materials have been digitized. Images depict graphic violence, nudity, and deceased persons. Collection acquired as part of the Archive of Human Rights (Duke University).

Biographical / Historical:

Elizabeth Fink (1945-2015) was a human rights lawyer and activist who represented prisoners killed and injured during the 1971 Attica prison uprising.

Acquisition Information:
The Elizabeth Fink Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2016 with a subsequent gift in 2017.
Processing information:

Processed by Ben Saalfeld and Meghan Lyon, November 2016. Updated by Laurin Penland, March 2017; Meghan Lyon, June 2017; Christian Cleaveland, Dec. 2017; Matthew Farrell, Jan. 2018.

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2016-0288, 2016-0328, 2017-0017, 2017-0027, 2017-0074, 2017-0197

Arrangement:

Materials are arranged by format: Photographs, Audiovisual Materials, and Papers; Papers largely consist of trial transcripts, printed materials, and clippings files about Attica.

Rules or Conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Using These Materials

RESTRICTIONS:

Collection is open for research.

Original audiovisual materials are closed to use. Contact Research Services in advance to request the production of listening or viewing copies.

USE & PERMISSIONS:

The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Identification of item], Elizabeth Fink Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

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Collection

Elizabeth Fink papers, 1971-2015
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Collection ID RL.11343
EAD ID finkelizabeth
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Total components 158