Southern Center for Human Rights collection

Descriptive Summary
Title: Southern Center for Human Rights collection
Creator: Southern Center for Human Rights
Inclusive Dates: 1973-2001
Language(s): English
Extent: 14.75 Linear Feet 30 boxes
Collection Number: ms3277
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

"The Southern Center for Human Rights was founded in 1976 in response to the Supreme Court's reinstatement of the death penalty that year and to the horrendous conditions in Southern prisons and jails... Today, alongside litigation, SCHR is sharpening its use of media advocacy, taking leadership in coalition building, engaging in legislative education, and learning how to organize the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the criminal justice system." -- "History." Southern Center for Human Rights. http://www.schr.org/about/history (Retrieved November 24, 2009)

Scope and Content

The collection consists of transcripts of case proceedings, court documents, evidentiary documents, memoranda, correspondence, affidavits, legal notes, copies of legislation, newsletters, and newspaper articles. The collection consists primarily of files concerning the defense of Georgia death row inmates which reflect the legal efforts of the Southern Center for Human Rights. Also included are documents relating to the Center's efforts to advocate the reform of Habeas Corpus legislation, subject files consisting of newspaper articles on the death penalty and criminal justice, and research files concerning racial discrimination in jury selection.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Southern Center for Human Rights collection, ms3277, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

Related materials in this repository: Southern Prison Ministry collection, ms3214; Terry Mincey papers, ms3106.

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. Case Files, 1978-2001
	1.1 Jimmy Lee Horton
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1	1		Horton Indictment, Statement, 1980-1981
1	2		Transcript of trial proceedings- Commitment Hearing, 1980
1	4		Transcript of trial proceedings, Volume 3, 1981
1	5		Transcript of trial proceedings, Volume 4, 1981
1	6		Transcript of trial proceedings, Volume 5, 1981
1	7		Trial Transcript Digest, 1981
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2	1		Transcript of closing arguments, 1981
2	2		Transcript of closing arguments in State VS. Pless Brown, 1982
2	3		Correspondence, 1983-1992
2	4		Memoranda, handwritten notes, invoices, 1984-1993
2	5		Transcript of Writ of Habeas Corpus, Stay of Execution, 1984
2	6		Affidavits for State Habeas proceedings, memorandum, 1984
2	7		Court Orders, 1987-1988
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3	1		Pleadings in Georgia Supreme Court- Affidavit in support of Motion to Proceed on Appeal, Application for Certificate of Probable Cause, Brief in Opposition, 1986-1988
3	2		Pleadings in U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia- Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Memorandum of Law in support of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus , 1988
3	3		Pleadings in U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit- Memoranda, Applications for appeals, Briefs, Judgements, and case synopsis, 1990-1992
3	4		Pleadings in U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit- Record Excerpts, 1990
3	5		Pleadings in U.S. Supreme Court- Petition for Writ of Certiorari and related correspondence, 1987
3	6		Pleadings in U.S. Supreme Court- Petition for Writ of Certiorari, Opposition to Petition for Writ of Certiorari, and related correspondence , 1991-1992
3	7		Pleadings in Bibb County Superior Court- Court Orders and correspondence, 1993
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4	1		Horton prison records and indictments, including Arthur Fryer records, 1970-1981
4	2		Interviews, lists of involved persons, memoranda, 1992
4	3		Transcript of Joseph Briley deposition, 1989
4	4		Transcript of Joseph Briley deposition and handwritten legal notes, 1989
4	5		Transcript of Joseph Briley deposition and hearing, and Post-hearing Brief, 1989
4	6		Petitioner's Exhibits- Joseph Briley jury strikes, 1989
4	7		Transcript of Georgia VS. Samuel Gibson, Challenge to the Array of Traverse Jury, 1975
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5	1		Transcript of jury selection in State of Georgia VS. Charlie Young, 1975
5	2		Transcript of State of Georgia VS. Charlie Young, Motions, 1976
5	3		Transcript of State VS. Derwin Young, Capital punishment Voir Dire questions, 1976
5	4		Transcript of State VS. Johnny Mack Westbrook, Trial proceedings, 1977
5	5		Transcript of State VS. Mary B. Jackson, Challenge to Array of Traverse Jury, 1977
5	6		Transcript of State VS. Vernon "Red" Walker, Juror Questionaire, 1977
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6	1		Transcript of State VS. Tony Hill Curtis trial proceedings, 1979
6	2		Transcript of State VS. Robert Wallace, Special Plea of Insanity, 1979
6	3		Transcript of Robert Lewis Wallace Competency Hearing, 1980
6	4		Transcript of Johnny Frank Evans- Pretrial Motions, 1984
6	5		Transcript of Amadeo VS. Kemp- Order of the Court, 1985
	1.2 Carzell Moore
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7	1		Transcript of pleadings, memoranda, witness list and contacts list, 1994-1995
7	2		Race exhibits, Execution by State exhibit, 1995
7	3		Motions- Includes memoranda, correspondence, and legal notes, 1995
7	4		Transcript of Hearing in Monroe Superior Court. Includes Motions and Addendum to Subpoena, 1995
7	5		Evidence- Analysis of death penalty cases by Michael Radlet. Also includes correspondence and Michael Radlet vita., 1995
7	6		Evidence- Affidavit of Dr. Theodore Berstein, correspondence, 1995
7	7		Evidence- Articles on Electrocution by Dr. Theodore Berstein, 1973-1994
7	8		Evidence- Affidavit of Dr. Harold Hillman, 1995
7	9		Transcript of proceedings held in Butts County Superior Court, 2001
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8	1		Transcript of Evidence, Parts 1 and 2- proceedings held in Butts County Superior Court, 2001
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9	1		Transcript of Evidence, Part 3- proceedings held in Butts County Superior Court, 2001
9	2		Notes for Oral Argument on Execution, 2001
9	3		Electrocution Order, Monroe County Superior Court, 2001
9	4		Judge's Report of Interim Review, 2001
9	5		Record on Interim Review, 2001
9	6		Ex Parte Brief regarding Denial of Funds, 2001
9	7		Application for Interim Appeal in Georgia Supreme Court, 2001
9	8		Response on Behalf of the State by the Attorney General, 2001
9	9		Interim Appeal memoranda and correspondence, 2001
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10	1		Interim Appeal Motions and Orders, Georgia Supreme Court, 2001
10	2		Brief on behalf of Carzell Moore, Georgia Supreme Court, 2001
10	3		Reply Brief on behalf of Carzell Moore, Georgia Supreme Court, 2001
10	4		Reply Brief on behalf of the Appellee by the Attorney General, 2001
10	5		Legislative History of Electrocution- Transcript of H.B. 1282, Senate Floor debates, Affidavit of Mary Shellman, 2000
10	6		Copies of Georgia Law on electrocution, 1995
10	7		Execution Case Law- Copies of Georgia cases, 1999-2001
10	8		Case Law- Electrocution background and fact sheets, 2001
10	9		Georgia Case Law- Order of Electrocution in State of Georgia VS. Timothy Dawson, 2001
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11	1		Case Law- Timothy Dawson Appellant's Brief, Georgia Supreme Court, 2001
11	2		Case Law- Timothy Dawson Reply Brief, Brief by the Attorney General, and Brief by the District Attorney, Georgia Supreme Court, 2001
11	3		Case Law- Briefs of Amici Curiae, State VS. Timothy Dawson, Georgia Supreme Court, 2001
11	4		Case Law- Briefs, motions, and correspondence related to Rev. Ann Clay Adams, et al. VS. Georgia Department of Corrections, 2001
11	5		Case Law- State Cases of Cruel and Unusual Punishment noting cases from 1915-1999
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12	1		Case Law- Federal Cases of Cruel and Unusual Punishment, copies of case citations from 1968, 2001
12	2		Case Law- U.S. Supreme Court Death Penalty cases, copies of case citations from 1878-1993
	1.3 Tony Amadeo
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12	3		Amadeo Federal Record (copies), 1984-1987
12	4		Transcript of Amadeo hearing, 1985
12	5		Copy of Certiorari Petition, U.S. Supreme Court, 1987
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13	1		Exhibits, 1978-1988
13	2		Oral Argument notes, 1989
13	3		Appointment of Counsel Appeal, Georgia Supreme Court, 1989
13	4		Counsel Appeal Briefs, 1989
13	5		Transcripts of Pretrial Hearings, 1989-1990
13	6		Briefs of Amicus Curiae, 1990
13	7		Contract and Plea Agreement, Putnam County Superior Court, 1990
13	8		Correspondence, 1987-1991
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14	1		Memoranda, 1988-1990
14	2		Handwritten legal notes, 1988-1990
14	3		Copy of Case Action Summary, State of Alabama VS. Amadeo, 1991
14	4		Photograph and negatives, unknown, 1991
14	5		Judge Duke Investigation, includes correspondence and memoranda, 1988-1990
14	6		Judge Duke Investigation, includes affidavits and notes on witnesses, 1990
14	7		Transcript of testimony of Ronald Dilahay in the Eastern District Court of Kentucky, 1987
	1.4 George Dungee
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14	8		Record of pleadings in U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia, 1984-1985
14	9		Briefs, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, 1985
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15	1		Briefs- Carl Isaacs and George Dungee VS. Zant, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia, 1985
15	2		Briefs- Georgia Supreme Court, including related briefs for Coleman VS. State of Georgia , 1986
15	3		Transcript of Pleadings, Volume 1, 1986-1987
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16	1		Transcript of Pleadings, Volume 1-2, 1986-1987
16	2		Dungee Medical Records, 1986
16	3		Appeal of WSB-TV, briefs, correspondence, and legal notes, 1987-1988
	1.5 Johnny Mack Westbrook
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17	1		Transcript of Hearing, Volume 1, State of Georgia VS. Johnny Mack Westbrook, 1985
	1.6 Eddie William Finney
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17	2		Transcript of Hearing, Volume 1, State of Georgia VS. Eddie William Finney, 1983

 

2. Legislation, 1982-1996
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18	1	Letters in Opposition to S.2216 Habeas Corpus Act of 1982, Report in Apposition to S.653 by the American Bar Association, 1982
18	2	Testimony and Letters in Opposition to S.238, 1985
18	3	Copy of H.R.1333, 1987
18	4	Memoranda and fact sheets on the Racial Justice Act, copies of H.B.4442, Racial Justice Act Briefing Book, 1988-1992
18	5	Racial Justice Act Action Kit, 1990
18	6	Copies of legislation related to Habeas Corpus reform and Racial Justice Act, 1989
18	7	Memoranda and copies of House legislation regarding Habeas Corpus reform and the Racial Justice Act, 1990
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19	1	House Hearings on Death Penalty, Copies of statements before the House Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights, 1990
19	2	Transcript of Senate Judiciary Hearing proceedings, Hearing on Habeas Corpus reform, 1990
19	3	Testimony and statements from Senate Judiciary Hearings, correspondence, 1990
19	4	Memoranda and copies of legislation regarding the Comprehensive Violent Crime Act of 1991, 1991
19	5	Summary of the Comprehensiv Violent Crime Act of 1991 , 1991
19	6	Testimony and statements from Senate Judiciary Hearings on Habeas Corpus reform, 1991
19	7	Transcript of Racial Discrimination in Capital Sentencing hearing, 1991
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20	1	Racial Justice Act hearings in the House of Representatives. Includes memoranda and correspondence, 1991
20	2	Correspondence and memoranda related to lobbying efforts to save Habeas Corpus, 1991-1992
20	3	Correspondence of Stephen Bright, Director of the Southern Center for Human Rights, 1991-1993
20	4	Lobbying efforts by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Legal Defense and Education Fund- includes memoranda, correspondence, and transcripts of the House Judiciary Committee, 1992-1993
20	5	Lobbying efforts to restrict Habeas Corpus by State Attorneys General, includes correspondence and memoranda, 1990-1994
20	6	Memoranda and correspondence regarding Provisions to Appointment of Counsel legislation, 1993-1994
20	7	Written Statements before the House Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. Includes correspondence and drafts of provisions related to Senator Biden proposals on Habeas Corpus reform, 1993
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21	1	Memoranda and correspondence regarding House Judiciary hearings on Habeas Corpus reform, includes drafts of provisions related to Senator Biden proposals on Habeas Corpus, 1993
21	2	Analysis of Habeas Corpus reform legislation, includes memoranda and newsletters, 1993-1994
21	3	Fact sheets on Funding for Death Penalty Resource Centers, 1991-1993
21	4	Law Review articles on Habeas Corpus reform, 1990-1992
21	5	Articles on Habeas Corpus reform, 1991-1993
21	6	Articles, correspondence and memoranda on the Racial Justice Act, 1994-1996

 

3. Subject Files, 1976-2001
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21	7	Abuse and Violence newspaper articles, 1990-1991
21	8	Advocates of the Death Penalty , 1981-2000
21	9	Age and Capital Punishment, 1985-2000
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22	1	Appeals in Death Penalty Cases, 1982-2000
22	2	Attorneys in Death Penalty Cases, 1992
22	3	Celebration of Death (newspaper articles), 1979-1989
22	5	Congressional Hearings, 1991
22	6	Conditions on Death Row, 1982-1994
22	7	Cost of the Death Penalty, 1982-1997
22	8	Crime Bills Involving Death Penalty, 1991-1992
22	9	Criminal Justice articles, 1988-1998
22	10	Debates on the Death Penalty, 1982-1996
22	11	Editorials Against the Death Penalty, 1979-1990
22	12	Editorials Against the Death Penalty, 1991-2000
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23	1	Executions, 1982-1989
23	2	Executions, 1990-2000
23	3	Federal Death Penalty Cases, 1989-2001
23	4	Foreign Countries on the Death Penalty, 1981-2000
23	5	General Newspaper Coverage of the Death Penalty, 1978-2000
23	6	Georgia State Flag articles including copy of Zell Miller's State of the State Address, 1993-2000
23	7	Georgia Death Penalty Statistics, 1983-2000
23	8	Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center, 1980-1995
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24	1	Good Behavior of Death Row Inmates, 1987
24	2	Gun Control, 1990
24	3	Habeas Corpus Reform, 1988-1996
24	4	Innocent Person, 1979-2000
24	5	Innocent Person Sentenced to Death, 1978-2000
24	6	Judges in Death Penalty Cases, 1983-2000
24	7	Judicial Override, 1986
24	8	Jury Mistakes and Corruption, 1995-2000
24	9	Last Words of Death Row Inmates, 1987-1995
24	10	Lawyers and the Need for Them in Death Penalty Cases, 1982-1998
24	12	Length of Death Penalty Trials, 1988
24	13	Lynching, 1995
24	14	Macon Telegraph Series on the Death Penalty, 1995
24	15	Means of Execution, 1990-2001
24	16	Mental Health Issues, 1981-2000
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25	1	Military Death Penalty, 1983
25	2	Mississippi Jail Deaths, 1993
25	3	Newspaper Circulation Figures and Statistics, 1985-1986
25	4	Opposition to the Death Penalty, 1978-2000
25	5	Pace of Executions and the Size of Death Row, 1981-1999
25	6	Parole of Convicts, 1989-2000
25	7	Pleas in Death Penalty Cases, 1990
25	8	Politics and the Death Penalty , 1993-1998
25	9	Race and the Death Penalty , 1984-1988
25	11	Religious Sentiment and the Death Penalty, 1983-2000
25	12	Restoration of the Death Penalty, 1989-1997
25	13	Sex Scandal at Georgia Women's Prison, 1992-1993
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26	1	Unemployment as a Factor in Death Penalty Cases, 1991
26	2	Victim's Rights, 1981-1998
26	3	Women in Death Penalty Cases, 1989-1999

 

4. Research Files on Racial Discrimination in Jury Selection, 1979-2001
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26	4	Investigation of Jury Strikes in Jimmy Lee Horton Case- includes affidavits, memoranda, interview notes, lists of involved persons, and court orders, 1981-1993
26	5	Investigation of Jury Strikes in Jimmy Lee Horton Case- includes correspondence, memoranda, affidavits, interview notes, and Transcript of Horton Trial Digest, 1993
26	6	Investigation of Jury Strikes in Jimmy Lee Horton Case- Transcript of Federal hearings including the deposition of Joseph Briley and George Lawrence, Jr., 1989
26	7	Transcript of Hearing, Jimmy Lee Horton VS. Walter Zant, Warden, 1989
26	8	Exhibits for Jimmy Lee Horton VS. Walter Zant, 1989
26	9	Peremptory Strike Investigation- Includes correspondence, memoranda, copies of prosecutor's strikes, jury strike statistics, and handwritten legal notes, from occurrences 1960s-1970s, 1988
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27	1	Baldwin County Jury Strike Worksheets, 1975-1988
27	2	Bibb County Jury Strike Worksheets, 1977-1981
27	3	Greene County Jury Strike Worksheets, 1974-1987
27	4	Gwinnet County Jury Strike Worksheets, 1983
27	5	Jasper County Jury Strike Worksheets, 1974-1981
27	6	Jones County Jury Strike Worksheets, 1973-1985
27	7	Putnam County Jury Strike Worksheets, 1985
27	8	Wilkinson County Jury Strike Worksheets, 1974-1981
27	9	Documents regarding witnesses who assisted Joseph Briley in jury selection- includes memoranda, depositions, interviews, and handwritten legal notes, 1989
27	10	Jury Strike Analysis of cases with Joseph Briley, 1974-1981
27	11	Documents regarding the use of peremptory challenges by the prosecution in Willis VS. Zant- includes court order, stipulation of jury strike statistics, and a copy of case synopsis, 1985
27	12	Transcript of Donald W. Huskins deposition, 1989
27	13	Transcript of Columbus Johnson deposition- includes handwritten legal notes, 1989
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28	1	Transcript of the deposition of Dr. Joseph Katz, Volume 1, 1983
28	2	Transcript of the deposition of Dr. Joseph Katz, Volume 2, 1983
28	3	Transcript of Katz' deposition, exhibits, correspondence and legal notes, 1989
28	4	Transcript of Katz' deposition, exhibits, correspondence and legal notes, 1989
28	5	Transcript of George Lawrence deposition, memoranda, 1989-1990
28	6	Transcript of Gary L. Liberson deposition, 1989
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29	1	Transcript of Mack Hall deposition, 1989
29	2	Transcript and copies of Troy Stovall deposition, 1989
29	3	John W. Hightower case- includes transcripts of jury selection, affidavits, maps of Morgan County and Madison, Georgia, 1988-1989
29	4	Transcript of trial proceedings, The State VS. John W. Hightower, 1988
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30	1	Copies of Challenge to Array of Traverse Jury, State VS. Mary B. Jackson, 1977
30	2	Copies of Court Orders, Amadeo VS. Kemp, 1984-1985
30	3	Copies of Jury Selection Standards, circa 1990