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Arlene Tyner Papers

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
SCRC 831
Repository:
Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center
Extent:
2.5 linear feet (3 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Arlene Tyner Papers, Acc. 891, 901, Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Date:
1970-1997 (inclusive)
Creator:
Tyner, Arlene, 1941-
Form:
Administrative records, Clippings, Correspondence, Ephemera, and Publications (documents)
Abstract:

Arlene Tyner was involved in demonstrations against nuclear testing and campaigns to desegregate Girard College, among other related activities. She also gathered a wealth of published information regarding Grenada, South Africa, and Israel.

This collection contains papers which document some of Philadelphia's civil rights history. It details Arlene Tyner's involvement in organizations and also includes examples of her personal writings on the issues surrounding them.

This collection is organized into 2 series as follows:

  • Series 1: Accession 891, 1982-1991
    • Subseries 1.1: Organizational Files, 1982-1991
    • Subseries 1.2: Personal Papers, 1982-1991
    • Subseries 1.3: Publications, 1982-1991
  • Series 2: Accession 901, 1970-1997

Donated by Arlene Tyner in June 1998 (Acc. 891) and December 1998 (Acc. 901).

Finding aid revised according to contemporary archival standards in July 2015.

Place

Publisher
Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center
Finding Aid Author
Machine-readable finding aid created by: Rajkumar Natarajan, Sky Global Services India (P) Ltd.
Finding Aid Date
November 2023
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

The Arlene Tyner Papers are the physical property of the Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries. Intellectual property rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for determining the identity of rights holders and obtaining their permission for publication and for other purposes where stated.

Collection Inventory

Scope and Contents

Series 1: Accession 891, contains 2 boxes of materials spanning the dates 1982 to 1991, and is organized into three subseries: Organizations Files, Personal Papers, and Publications.

Scope and Contents

Subseries 1.1: Organizational Files; includes papers and correspondence from various organizations.

Union 1199, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 1
Union 1199C, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 2
Committee for Peace in the Middle East, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 3
Communities United Against Police Abuse, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 4
Communities United Against Police Abuse, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 5
Communities United Against Police Abuse, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 6
Julius Taylor Case, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 7
Middle East Committee, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 8
Mumia Abu Jamal Case, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 9
Mumia Abu Jamal Case, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 10
National Alliance of 3rd World Journalists, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 11
National Alliance of 3rd World Journalists, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 12
National Alliance of 3rd World Journalists, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 13
PHILAPOSH, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 14
Puerto Rican Alliance, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 15
Puerto Rican Alliance, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 16
Puerto Rican Alliance, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 17
Temple 1199C Elections, circa 1982-1991.
Box 1 Folder 18
Scope and Contents

Subseries 1.2: Personal Papers; is comprised of writings, articles, and personal effects collected on various trips and on particular issues.

Selected Writings, circa 1982-1991.
Box 2 Folder 19
Selected Writings, circa 1982-1991.
Box 2 Folder 20
On Grenada, circa 1982-1991.
Box 2 Folder 21
On Grenada, circa 1982-1991.
Box 2 Folder 22
On Grenada, circa 1982-1991.
Box 2 Folder 23
On Grenada, circa 1982-1991.
Box 2 Folder 24
On Israel, circa 1982-1991.
Box 2 Folder 25
On Israel, circa 1982-1991.
Box 2 Folder 26
Scope and Contents

Subseries 1.3: Publications; includes printed materials.

Skullduggery, circa 1982-1991.
Box 2 Folder 27
Life Magazine, circa 1982-1991.
Box 2 Folder 28

Scope and Contents

Series 2, Accession 901, is made up of 1 box of printed materials dating from 1970 to 1997. The material is arranged by subject: Grenada, Israel, some miscellaneous pamphlets, and South Africa. This collection also includes a brief biographical sketch.

Background, 1997.
Box 3 Folder 1
Grenada, 1970s-1980s.
Box 3 Folder 2
Israeli, 1970s-1980s.
Box 3 Folder 3
Miscellaneous, 1970s-1980s.
Box 3 Folder 4
South Africa, 1976-1978.
Box 3 Folder 5

Print, Suggest