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BPP Literature and Miscellany, 1969-1999

2 boxes
Collection Creator:
Bin Wahad, Dhoruba, Boyle, Robert J., United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Fink, Elizabeth M. (1945-2015)
Dates:
1969-1999
Located In:
Box B-001948, Box B-001949
Extent:
2 boxes
Languages:
English
Content Warning

Many of the FBI and NYPD documents contained in this collection were created as part of its COINTELPRO, which actively engaged in a disinformation campaign to undermine and stymie American political organizations. Therefore not all of the information contained within the collection is true. For example, an FBI document may falsely state that an individual has committed a certain crime or was planning to commit a crime. Documents may also mischaracterize the BPP and its motives. Finally, some documents may make false assertions about BPP members' personal lives.

Scope and Contents

FBI files with photocopies of many pieces of BPP literature and other assorted materials. There is a significant amount of material from the 1980s & 1990s with the Bin Wahad legal petition and work. There are also photocopies of 1969 confidential informant cards on BPP activities.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research, except for the Wiretap Logs and Dhoruba Bin Wahad file groups which are restricted until March 1, 2032.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Credit this material:

BPP Literature and Miscellany; Dhoruba Bin Wahad & Robert Boyle Collection of FBI Files Related to the Black Panther Party, C1702, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Boxes B-001948 to B-001949
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Will Clements in May 2022. Finding aid written by Will Clements in May 2022.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Content Warning

Many of the FBI and NYPD documents contained in this collection were created as part of its COINTELPRO, which actively engaged in a disinformation campaign to undermine and stymie American political organizations. Therefore not all of the information contained within the collection is true. For example, an FBI document may falsely state that an individual has committed a certain crime or was planning to commit a crime. Documents may also mischaracterize the BPP and its motives. Finally, some documents may make false assertions about BPP members' personal lives.

Scope and Contents

FBI files with photocopies of many pieces of BPP literature and other assorted materials. There is a significant amount of material from the 1980s & 1990s with the Bin Wahad legal petition and work. There are also photocopies of 1969 confidential informant cards on BPP activities.

Collection History

Appraisal

No materials were removed from the collection during 2022 processing beyond routine appraisal practices.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Will Clements in May 2022. Finding aid written by Will Clements in May 2022.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research, except for the Wiretap Logs and Dhoruba Bin Wahad file groups which are restricted until March 1, 2032.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

BPP Literature and Miscellany; Dhoruba Bin Wahad & Robert Boyle Collection of FBI Files Related to the Black Panther Party, C1702, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Boxes B-001948 to B-001949