Puerto Rico Small Books and Monographs
This collection contains books and monographs pertaining to the
independence struggle of Puerto Rico. Many of these materials were written
by major figures in the Puerto Rican Independence movement ranging from Albuzu Campos to Don Juan Corretjer. They discuss
various topics including political prisoners and prisoners of war, the history of the
independence movement in Puerto Rico and cultural aspects of the independence movement.
Materials in this collection include: biographies, speeches, photographs and resistance artwork and poetry by political prisoners and activists, in addition to articles on the human rights abuses in prisons. Several of these materials are also published exclusively in Spanish. Many of the documents are in English or contain translations.
Materials in this collection include: biographies, speeches, photographs and resistance artwork and poetry by political prisoners and activists, in addition to articles on the human rights abuses in prisons. Several of these materials are also published exclusively in Spanish. Many of the documents are in English or contain translations.
Documents
Albizu Campos: Puerto Rican Revolutionary
Biography of Puerto Rican liberation leader Albizu Campos. The leader of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party for over 30 years, Campos has been called one of the most inspirational political leaders of the 20th century.
Vito Marcantonio, US Congressman (1934-1950): Fighter for Puerto Rico's Independence
Publisher: Third World CoalitionCollection: Puerto Rico Small Books and Monographs
Selected Speeches: May 6, 1936; August 14, 1939; July 17, 1942; June 6, 1947; December 18, 1947; June 19, 1948; October 19,1949; March 16,1950. Introduction by annette T. Ribinstein.
Toward People's War for Independence and Socialism in Puerto Rico: In Defence of Armed Struggle
Publisher: Committee in Solidarity with Puerto Rican independence, May 19th Communist Organization, Midwest Action League, Prarie Fire Organizing committee, Sojourner truth OrganizationYear: 1979Format: MonographCollection: Puerto Rico Small Books and Monographs
Writings from Don Juan Corretjer, Secretary-General for La Liga Socialista Puertorrique
The Puerto Rican Prisoners of War and Violations of their Human Rights
Publisher: United Church of ChristFormat: MonographCollection: Puerto Rico Small Books and Monographs
Introduction by Juan Manuel Delgado. Account of the history of Puerto Rican Political Prisoners and the Resistance Movement. Information on Edwin Cort
Statement to the Court
Publisher: Movimento de LiberaciYear: 1987Format: TranscriptCollection: Puerto Rico Small Books and Monographs
Statement by Filiberto Ojeda-Rios to the court after over 2 1/2 years of incarceration without trial in the United States. The statement is meant to adress the jurisdiction of the court as it pertains to international law, due process and human rights.
One Nation One Party
Publisher: Ediciones Puerto RicoYear: 1975Format: MonographCollection: Puerto Rico Small Books and Monographs
Edited version of a speech given by florencio Merced Rose, member of the National Political Comission of the Puerto Rican Socialist Party and delegate of the body to the U.S. Branch of the PSP, at the University of Puerto Rico on November 1974.
En la Carcel, seguimos la lucha!: Testimonio de dos huelgas de hambre Presos Politicos-Guayaquil Ecuador
Year: 1987Collection: Puerto Rico Small Books and Monographs
About political prisoners on hunger strike in Quito, Ecuador.
Albizu Campos and the Ponce Massacre
Publisher: World View PublishersCollection: Puerto Rico Small Books and Monographs
A personal account of the Ponce Massacre and events leading up to the riot. Includes information on Bolivar marquez, Albizu Campos.
