Free Mumia Movement collection (Ms.2023.004)
Brown University Library
Box ABrown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu
Inventory
Series 1. Ephemera
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 1 | "Contrary to popular belief…" poster by D. Thorne |
1996 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 1 | Refuse & Resist! "Stop the Execution! Free Mumia Abu-Jamal!" poster |
1999 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 1 | "One Job Farmed Out to Prisoners is Packing Golf Balls" by Dale Wittig Contents Note: Part of the Maximum Security Democracy Series |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 1 | "I have been locked by the lawless" by Josh MacPhee Contents Note: Part of the Maximum Security Democracy Series |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 1 | "Superpredators need bodies to fill beds" by D. Thorne Contents Note: Part of the Maximum Security Democracy Series |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 1 | "Stoppt Die Hinrichtung! Students Voices for Mumia" German poster English, German. |
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| Box 1XXX, Folder 1 |
"Stoppt Die Hinrichtung von Mumia Abu-Jamal!..Bundesweite Demonstration" German poster |
2000 May 2 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 1 |
"Too Soon For Sorry" created by D. Thorne and published by Resilient Strains Contents Note: Part of the Maximum Security Democracy Series |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 1 | "Capital Art" exhibition program Dimensions: 5.5 x 16 |
2001 February | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 1 |
"The Life of Mumia Abu-Jamal" comic by Seth Tobocman Contents Note: Removed from mounting; two pages Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1999 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 1 | National poster for Mumia 911 illustrated by Malaquías Montoya, produced by Mumia 911 Dimensions: 16 x 12 inches |
1999 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 1 | "A Night for Mumia" concert poster Contents Note: Concert at Wetlands, New York City Dimensions: 17 x 11 inches |
1995 December | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 1 | Photocopy of New York Times full-page advertisement, "Mumia Abu-Jamal Must Have a New Trial" Dimensions: 17 x 11 inches |
1995 August 9 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 1 | Mumia 911 Schedule of events across the U.S. brochure and mailer Dimensions: 24 x 9 inches |
1999 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 2 | "Words for Mumia" poster for poetry reading at the Nuyorican Cafe, New York City, produced by Refuse & Resist! Dimensions: 17 x 11 inches |
1995 July 16 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 2 |
"In Support of National Day of Art for Mumia Abu-Jamal" poster created by Frank Sosa, illustrated by MEAR Contents Note: Frank Sosa was the producer of the CD, "Voice of the Voiceless" Dimensions: 19 x 13 inches |
1999 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 2 |
"Capital Art: On the Culture of Punishment" exhibition poster Contents Note: At Track 18 Gallery, Los Angeles Dimensions: 22.5 x 17 inches |
2001 February | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 2 |
"What Is the Crime? Free Mumia Abu-Jamal" poster created by baseline for Refuse& Resist! Contents Note: Created in New York City Dimensions: 23 x 17 inches |
1995 January 28-29 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 2 |
"Stop The Legal Lynching of Mumia Abu-Jamal" poster Dimensions: 23 x 17 inches |
1995 January 28-29 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 2 |
"They Kill Writers" poster by Lucio Pozzi for Refuse & Resist! Dimensions: 24 x 18 inches |
1999 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 2 | "Liberte Pour Mumia Abu Jamal" poster Dimensions: 24 x 18 inches |
1998 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 2 | "Mumia/Me" poster by Danny Tisdale Dimensions: 24 x 18 inches |
1998 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 2 | Untitled poster by Elizam Escobar Dimensions: 24 x 18 inches |
1998 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 2 | "Win or Die AM8335" poster by Tonn Prins Murawa Dimensions: 24 x 18 inches |
1998 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 3 | Free Mumia stencil Dimensions: 14 x 15.5 inches |
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| Box 1XXX, Folder 3 |
Mumia 911 stencilled poster Contents Note: Spray-painted. Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches |
circa 1999 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 3 | "Governor signs death warrant/Live from Death Row for Mumia Abu-Jamal" screenprinted poster by Bob Baldock Contents Note: Announces an event in North Berkeley, California at which supporters including Adrienne Rich, Piri Thomas, Judi Bari, Diane Di Prima, Larry Bnesky and others read from Mumia Abu-Jamal's works. Poster includes quotation by Alice Walker. The event was sponsored by Equal Justice USA/Quixote Center and KPFA Radio. Dimensions: 22 x 17.5 inches |
1995 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | "Art Speaks" Concert Against Police Brutality and for Mumia postcard Contents Note: Concert located in Los Angeles Dimensions: 5 x 7 inches |
2001 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | "Artists for Mumia" postcard Contents Note: Postcard is an advertisement for "Artists for Mumia", 14 exhibitions at galleries in New York City for Mumia 911. Dimensions: 5 x 7 inches |
1999 September | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | Statement on Mumia by the Executive Committee of Refuse & Resist! Contents Note: Regarding Mumia's right to dismiss his legal team |
2001 March 8 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | Village Voice Feature announcing Mumia 911 Contents Note: Includes photocopy of main page and small clipping attached with tape Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 inches |
1999 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | "Art Speaks" Concert Against Police Brutality and for Mumia poster Contents Note: Concert located in Los Angeles Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches |
2001 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | Artists Network of Refuse & Resist! letter from Connie Julian Contents Note: Summarizing the past year's work including concert for Mumia |
2001 December 1 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | Pete Seeger note to Mumia 911 Contents Note: Includes envelope. Signed by Peter Seeger |
1999 August 1 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | Letter from Connie Julian, National Coordinator of Mumia 911 on letterhead listing Mumia 911 Advisory Board |
2000 May 12 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | "Speak Truth To Power" brochure Contents Note: Brochure for 5 poster set. Project of Artists Network of Refuse & Resist! Dimensions: 8.5 x 7 inches |
1998 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | "Signers of Mumia 911 Statement" flier Dimensions: 8.4 x 11 inches |
1999 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | Refuse & Resist! Resist 96 Conference "How Can We Defeat the Politics of Cruelty and Win the War Against the Right?" by Robert Rockwell Contents Note: Conference took place from April 26-28, 1996 at the City College of New York. |
1996 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | Photocopy of Refuse & Resist! interview with Robert Rockwell by Revolutionary Worker |
1996 March 31 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | Refuse & Resist! "Kissinger and Kunstler on Mumia Abu-Jamal", pamphlet containing talk by Clark Kissinger and talk by William Kunstler given at Verso Bookstore |
1995 July 27 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | "National Public Radio: Turning the Airwaves off on Mumia" pamplet published by Revolutionary Worker Contents Note: Reprint from Revolutionary Worker |
1994 June 19 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 |
"Tune in to: From Death Row: This is Mumia Abu-Jamal" sticker advertising radio show on National Public Radio and Pacifica National News |
1994 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | Refuse & Resist! "Common Sense Security" article by Sheila O'Donnell 4 pages |
1992 August 20 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | Letter to Refuse & Resist! from Clark Kissinger about the Los Angeles Rebellion Support Project 4 pages Dimensions: 8.5x11" |
1992 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | Refuse & Resist! color membership card |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | Refuse & Resist! CounterAttack issues Contents Note: Issues prior to 2000 printed on newsprint |
1989, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | Refuse & Resist! "The Father of the 'Right to Life'" brochure Contents Note: Discusses abortion rights. |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | Refuse & Resist! founding statement (1987) backed with "R&R Has Made Quite a Difference" (1992) flier |
circa 1992 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | Refuse & Resist! bylaws |
1989 July 30 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 1 | "Living in Pre-War America: Questions of Complicity vs Responsibility" conference program Contents Note: Sponsored by No Business as Usual and NYU World War 3 Theatre Group. The event featured Kurt Vonnegut, William Kunstler, Emile De Antonio, Sonia Sanchez, and Vietnam veterans. Includes event schedule and brief speaker biographies. |
1986 October 4 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 |
"Mumia, Hep C, and the Nation's Health Crisis" color postcard |
2016 April 22 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 |
"Fact Sheet – Mumia Abu-Jamal Health" flier |
2016 January | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | "Everyone Deserves the HEP C Cure: Including 50,000 Philly Residents Mumia Abu-Jamal & All Prisoners!" |
2016 April 24 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 |
"March to Demand Treatment with the Known Hepatitis C Cure," flier |
2016 April 22 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 |
"Mumia Abu-Jamal Needs Medical Care Now!" flier from Libérons Mumia! |
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| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Wall Street Journal print out with highlight, "New York Insurers to Change Coverage of Hepatitis C Drugs" 3.0 pages Dimensions: 8.5x11" |
2016 April 26 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! "To Big Brother & the warmongers..." printed information card |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Program for "Unconventional Heroes: An Evening of Performance to Honor Courageous Resisters", presented by Artists Network of Refuse & Resist! Contents Note: Describes performances by Vijay Iyer, Odetta, Steve Earl, Peter Gerety |
2004 August 26 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | "Assata Shakur Message to the New Afrikan Nation...Join the struggle to Free Mumia Abu-Jama" poster Dimensions: 8.5 x 14 inches |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! Free Mumia master for stickers |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! "Justice for Mumia! Stop the Execution! Demand a New Trial! Be with Mumia on his first day in federal court!" stickers 4 copies Contents Note: Adhesive has been removed. |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! "Justice for Mumia! Stop the Execution! Demand a New Trial! Be with Mumia on his first day in federal court!" stickers 3 copies Contents Note: Adhesive removed. |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist!, "Crash the party at the Executioner's Ball!...Hosted by George Bush and Tom Ridge, Serial Killers," stickers 2 copies Contents Note: Stickers with backing |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | SFPD pig nose sticker Contents Note: On backing. |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | "Time Is Running Out for Mumia, Int'l Day of Solidarity with Mumia Abu-Jamal," card for rally on 2000 December 9 |
2000 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! "What Musicians Can Do to Support Mumia" flyer |
2000 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! color brochure Contents Note: Includes brief description of Refuse & Resist's Mumia Working Group |
2000 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | International Student/Youth Day for Mumia flier Physical Description Note: On newsprint paper, discolored. |
1999 September 21 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Mumia 911 Newsletter #1 12.0 pages Contents Note: Includes initial schedule of international Mumia 911 events, transcript of a speach made by Alice Walker, an open letter from Mumia 911 and artists, and a list of signators. Mumia 911 |
1999 August 18 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! Youth Network September 1999 events calendar flier |
1999 September | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! Youth Network mission statement |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! Youth Network video and donation order form |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! Philly Freedom Summer movement recounting and call for 4th Annual National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality with endorsement and contribution form |
1999 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! Philly Freedom Summer announcement flier Contents Note: This flyer includes a description of Mumia Abu-Jamal's history and also mentions the 1985 MOVE bombing. |
1999 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! draft letter to membership regarding the Courageous Resister Award, Philly Freedom Summer and Mumia Abu-Jamal |
1999 August | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! finalized letter to membership regarding Courageous Resister Award, Philly Freedom Summer and Mumia Abu-Jamal |
1999 August | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! Courageous Resisters Awards report Contents Note: Awardees: Abner Louima; Iris Baez; Art Spiegelman; David Remnick; Emily Lyons; Dr. Wayne Goldner; Rev. Gregory Dell; Jose Palacios; students, faculty and President Jane L. Jervis of Evergreen (WA) State College; Oakland, CA teachers and students; Northwestern University Professor David Protess and his journalism students; Minnehaha Free State; Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization (IFCO); Ohio State Town Hall meeting disrupters; and poet Adrienne Rich. |
1999 June 20 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Robert Rockwell opening remarks to Refuse & Resist! National Council Meeting pamphlet 8.0 pages Dimensions: 7x8.5" |
1999 June 19 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | "A Town Hall Meeting for Mumia" flier Contents Note: New York City event featuring Ossie Davis, E L. Doctorow, Pete Seeger, Leonard Weinglass. Held by the People's Campaign project of the Peoples Rights Fund in preparation for the Millions for Mumia March. |
1999 February | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | "Freedom of the Press in Black & White- The Story of Mumia Abu-Jamal" graphic novel pamphlet by Seth Tobocman Contents Note: Inking by Seth Tobocman, John Kim, and Barbara Lee. Reprinted by Agit Press from comic strip originally in World War 3 Illustrated #18. |
1999 February | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! Resource Book on the Case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, Expanded edition (2 copies) 40.0 pages 2 copies Dimensions: 8.5x11" |
1998 December | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! "Justice Denied: Analysis of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decision on Mumia Abu-Jamal" pamphlet by C. Clark Kissinger 6 pages |
1998 November 5 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Academics for Mumia Abu-Jamal fundraising sheet for Abu-Jamal's college fund |
1998 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! membership promotional flier with city chapters meeting schedule |
1996 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! "Who Is Mumia Abu-Jamal?" brochure |
1996 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! Mumia Abu-Jamal fact sheet set Contents Note: Fact sheets number 1-18. |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! Resist 96 schedule Contents Note: The event took place from April 26-28, 1996 at the City College of New York and featured Ramona Africa, Clark Kissinger, Ron Kuby, Merle Hoffman, Reg E. Gaines, Eric Drooker, and Carl Pope. |
1996 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Folder 2 | Refuse & Resist! Resist 96 conference name tag Contents Note: The event took place from April 26-28, 1996 at the City College of New York. Includes elastic necklace. |
1996 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Envelope 1 | "Stop Stop & Frisk" button |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Envelope 1 | "Stop Police Brutality! October 22 Wear Black" button |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Envelope 1 | "Alto a la Brutalidad Policial!" button |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Envelope 1 | "Danger – Police in Area" button by Dread Scott |
undated | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Envelope 1 | Refuse & Resist! embroidered patch with Keith Haring Resist! logo |
2000 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Envelope 1 |
"Free Mumia" red button Dimensions: 1 inch |
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| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Envelope 1 |
"Free Mumia" orange button with Mumia photograph by Refuse & Resist! Dimensions: 2.25 inches |
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| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Envelope 1 |
"Free Mumia Abu-Jamal and all political prisoners" yellow button with Mumia Abu-Jamal illustration Dimensions: 1.75 inches |
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| Box 1XXX, Box 1A, Envelope 1 |
"Mumia 911" button Dimensions: 1.5 inches |
ca. 1999 | ||
| 5N map case 3 drawer 10 | "Ramona Africa – Spricht Uber Mumia Abu-Jamal" [German poster] |
1999 December 9 | ||
| 5N map case 3 drawer 10 | "Alsteruberquerung" [German poster] |
1999 July 17 | ||
| 5N map case 3 drawer 10 | "Stoppt Die Heinrichtung! Mumia Abu-Jamal in Gefahr am 13.Oktober…" "Tag X" [German poster] |
2000 May 2 | ||
| 5N map case 3 drawer 10 | "Benefizkonzert Fur Mumia Abu-Jamal" Move For Mumia [German poster] |
1999 September 30 | ||
| 5N map case 3 drawer 10 | "We Arrest Our Fear" poster by Robbie Conal Dimensions: 30 x 23 inches |
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| 5N map case 3 drawer 10 | "Stop the Execution Free Mumia Abu-Jamal" poster Dimensions: 34 x 23 inches Physical Description Note: Printed on newsprint. |
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| Box 1XXX, Folder 4 | "Free Our Mamas" poster collection flier English. People's Paper Company |
2023 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 4 |
"Freedom Futures" poster by Afroplump English. Afroplump |
2023 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 4 |
"With my freedom..." poster by Elizabeth Blancas English. Blancas, Elizabeth |
2023 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 4 |
"Our Mothers Don't Deserve To Be Locked Away" poster by Caitlin Blunnie English. Blunnie, Caitlin |
2023 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 4 | "My Community Needs Me" poster by Devon Cohen English. Cohen, Devon |
2023 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 4 |
"If you took the biases and blinders..." poster by Noa Denmon English. Denmon, Noa |
2023 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 4 |
"Nurture and Care For The World" poster by Juana Estrada English. Estrada, Juana |
2023 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 4 |
"I am Free and I Can Be Free For Someone Else" poster by Singha Hon English. Hon, Singha |
2023 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 4 |
"Change the System" poster by Shyama Kuver English. Kuver, Shyama |
2023 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 4 |
"Freedom is a Revolution" poster by Camila Rosa English. Rosa, Camila |
2023 | ||
| Box 1XXX, Folder 4 |
"I Am A Woman, A Mother, A Daughter, A Sister" poster by Meredith Stern English. Stern, Meredith |
2023 |
