Central American Solidarity Committee records, 1980 - 1985

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. Central American Solidarity Committee
Abstract:
The Central American Solidarity Committee (CASC) was a student organization chartered at Duke University around 1980. CASC was organized in opposition to U.S. policies and activities regarding Central America, especially military aid to Nicaragua, during the early 1980s. The majority of the records are made up of clippings and event flyers and posters, but the records also include correspondence, publications, petitions, bumper stickers, and other materials produced or collected by the Central American Solidarity Committee. The collection also features materials published and distributed by similar groups, such as the Carolina Interfaith Task Force on Central America, the Durham Action Committee on Central America, and the Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador, Southeast Region. English.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet
500 Items
Language:
English.
Collection ID:
UA.31.08.0003
University Archives Record Group:
31 -- Student/Campus Life
31 -- Student/Campus Life > 08 -- Student Organizations - Law, Political, and Social Action

Background

Scope and content:

The majority of the records are made up of clippings and event flyers and posters, but it also includes correspondence, publications, petitions, bumper stickers, and other materials produced or collected by the Central American Solidarity Committee. The collection also features materials published and distributed by similar groups, such as the Carolina Interfaith Task Force on Central America, the Durham Action Committee on Central America, and the Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador, Southeast Region.

Biographical / historical:

The Central American Solidarity Committee (CASC) was a student organization chartered at Duke University around 1980. CASC was organized in opposition to U.S. policies and activities regarding Central America, especially military aid to Nicaragua and El Salvador, during the early 1980s. The members of CASC organized rallies, demonstrations, educational programs and other events; circulated petitions and mailings; and published literature and articles to raise awareness of the political situation in Central America.

Acquisition information:
The Central American Solidarity Committee records was received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1991.
Processing information:

This collection is partially processed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.

February 1991: Materials not generated by CASC or other North Carolina groups discarded.

July 2003: Refoldered, duplicates discarded. Original folder titles and arrangement preserved. Preservation photocopies made of some items. Some clippings files are still in need of preservation photocopying.

Encoded by Jill Katte, July 10, 2003

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[Identification of item], Central American Solidarity Committee Records, University Archives, Duke University.