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Center for Constitutional Rights (1966-)

 

Biography

The Center for Constitutional Rights is a progressive non-profit legal advocacy organization based in New York City, New York, in the United States. It was founded in 1966 by Arthur Kinoy, William Kunstler and others particularly to support activists in implementation of civil rights legislation and achieve social justice.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

"Conspiracy: The Artists as Witness" collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-274
MS-274
Date(s): 1971 to 1972
Abstract

"Conspiracy: The Artist as Witness." The collection contains the manuscript, printed papers, and correspondence related to the publication by David Godine and the Center for Constitutional Rights of a portfolio of art works honoring the so-called Chicago Seven. Correspondence and an essay by Pearl Hirshfield are also included.

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