Guide to the Common Front for Latin America (COFFLA) and Coalition Against Repression in Brazil (CARIB) records, 1971-1979
John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu
Published in 2017
Collection Overview
| Title: |
Common Front for Latin America (COFFLA) and Coalition Against Repression in Brazil (CARIB) records |
| Date range: |
1971-1979 |
| Creator: |
Strharsky, Harry |
| Extent: |
1.0 linear foot
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| Abstract: |
Reports, mailings, correspondence, leaflets, newsletters, organizing packets, minutes, agendas, financial documents, flyers and press releases related to the organizing activities of two affiliated, leftist anti-imperialist groups that operated between 1971-1975: Common Front for Latin America (COFFLA) and Committee against Repression in Brazil (CARIB). Collection also contains publications and correspondence related to the Bertrand Russell Tribunal on Repression in Brazil, Chile and Latin America. |
| Language of materials: |
English |
| Repository: |
John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
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| Collection number: |
MS.2014.004 |
Scope & content
Reports, mailings, correspondence, leaflets, newsletters, organizing packets, minutes, agendas, financial documents, flyers and press releases related to the organizing activities of two affiliated, leftist anti-imperialist groups that operated between 1971-1975: Common Front for Latin America (COFFLA) and Committee against Repression in Brazil (CARIB). Collection also contains publications and correspondence related to the Bertrand Russell Tribunal on Repression in Brazil, Chile and Latin America.
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Subject Organizations
Subject Topics
Geographical Names
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Arrangement
The collection is arranged in chronological order.
Biographical/Historical note
The Committee against Repression in Brazil was founded in 1971 by Marcos Arruda, Harry Strharsky, and Loretta Strharsky to protest U.S. foreign policy, and to raise awareness about human rights violations in Brazil under Emílio Garrastazu Médici’s military dictatorship. Common Front for Latin America, which focused on publicizing human rights abuses by dictatorships across Latin America, grew out of more specific organizing work on Brazil by the Committee against Repression in Brazil. Both were made up of a mix of academics, clergy, church activists, and Latin American political exiles; they were heavily influenced by both Marxism and liberation theology. The groups eventually fractured around 1974.
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: |
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
| Use of the materials: |
Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: |
Common Front for Latin America (COFFLA) and Coalition Against Repression in Brazil (CARIB) records, Ms.2014.004, Brown University Library. |
| Contact information: |
John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu
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Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
| Acquisition: |
Gift of Harry Strharsky in 2014. |
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| ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
| Author: |
Finding aid prepared by Jane'a Johnson. |
| Encoding: |
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit
2017-11-10 |
| Descriptive rules: |
Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
| Box 1, Folder 1 |
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COFFLA/CARIB
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1971-1972 |
| Box 1, Folder 2 |
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Brazilian Information Bulletin No. 1-8
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1971-1972 |
| Box 1, Folder 3 |
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COFFLA Letters Received
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1971-1974 |
| Box 1, Folder 4 |
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Bertrand Russell Tribunal
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1971-1974 |
| Box 1, Folder 5 |
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COFFLA-USLA Campaigns
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1972-1973 |
| Box 1, Folder 6 |
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COFFLA-NAAIC
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1972-1973 |
| Box 1, Folder 7 |
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National Chile Solidarity
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1972-1975 |
| Box 1, Folder 8 |
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EPICA Memos
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1972-1975 |
| Box 1, Folder 9 |
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COFFLA/CARIB
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1973 Jan - 1973 Sep 10 |
| Box 1, Folder 10 |
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Brazilian-American Conference, New York, September 1-2, 1973
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1973 September 1-2 |
| Box 1, Folder 11 |
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Conference on Latin America, Philadelphia, Nov. 1973
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1973 November 17-18 |
| Box 1, Folder 12 |
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Chile Meeting, Dec. 21, 1973
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1973 December 21 |
| Box 2, Folder 1 |
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COFFLA 1973 Post-Coup
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1973 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 |
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Manuel de Conceicao Campaign, COFFLA/USLA
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1973 |
| Box 2, Folder 3 |
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COFFLA Chile Work
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1973-1974 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 |
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COFFLA - Chile Refugees
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1973-1974 |
| Box 2, Folder 5 |
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COFFLA/CARIB Finances
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1973-1975 |
| Box 2, Folder 6 |
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Brazilian Information Bulletin
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1973-1975 |
| Box 2, Folder 7 |
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COFFLA Miscellaneous
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1973-1976 |
| Box 2, Folder 8 |
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COFFLA
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1974 |
| Box 2, Folder 9 |
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COFFLA Inti-Illimani
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1974 October 27 |
| Box 2, Folder 10 |
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Interaction Study Group
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1974-1975 |
| Box 2, Folder 11 |
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Chile FBI
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1974-1975 |
| Box 2, Folder 12 |
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COFFLA Quilapayun, March 23, 1975
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1974-1975 |
| Box 2, Folder 13 |
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COFFLA
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1975 |
| Box 2, Folder 14 |
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COFFLA/CARIB Bibliography
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n.d. |
| Box 2, Folder 15 |
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COFFLA Propaganda and Distribution Committee
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n.d. |
| Box 2, Folder 16 |
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COFFLA Mailing Lists
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n.d. |