Handwritten letter from Joe Cole to Ruth and Nelson [Blackstock] (4 p.), 1969 April 3
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of the records of the Fort Jackson 8, members of the organization GIs United Against the War in Vietnam who were put in military prison for their antiwar activism, dating circa 1969 January-May. Contents include coverage of the legal case in defense of their constitution rights to oppose the war (including petitioning and public gathering) and support from other activists and activist organizations (including the GI Civil Liberties Defense Committee based in New York City, the Columbia Draft Information Center, the Student Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam, the Southwide Mobilization Against the War in Vietnam and for Self-Determination, and the Serviceman's Link to Peace). Collection also includes handwritten letters from members of the Fort Jackson 8 Joe Cole and José Rudder during their imprisonment to the collection's creator, fellow activist Nelson Blackstock (1944–2018).
Dates
- 1969 April 3
Creator
- From the Collection: Blackstock, Nelson, 1944-2018 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.
Extent
From the Collection: 21 Pages
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Library Details
Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu