Coalition for Prisoners' Rights Photographs

Collection

Identifier: PAAC-0007

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Photographs and film negatives from the 1984, 1985, 1988, and 1989 observances of the New Mexico prison uprising. Photos depict protesters, signs, media coverage, and group events from the time period.

Dates

1984 - 1989

Creator

Coalition for Prisoners' Rights (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to researchers on an appointment basis. Contact the Photo Archivist to request to view original material.

Conditions Governing Use

User responsible for all copyright compliance. Permission to publish must be obtained from Photo Archives. Form to request permission available at: https://www.nmhistorymuseum.org/collections/photo-archives/order-photos

Biographical / Historical

The Coalition for Prisoners' Rights is a non-profit, volunteer organization formed in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the summer of 1976, as an outgrowth of what was then called the Women's Prison Project. It is administered by a small core group, and has a small, informal membership which includes ex-convicts, people who have been involved in educational and other service programs for prisoners and parolees, prisoners' family members, and legal workers. The goal of the organization is to analyze and publicize the penal system as it functions in society, and to work for prison change. Additionally, the organization produces and distributes a monthly newsletter, and assists in demonstrations, rallies and trials.