Mart Olav Niklus papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: IHRC3585

Staff Only

Abstract

Collection consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence and pamphlets. Extensive collection of writings about and by Niklus. Correspondence with Juhan Simonson of the Estonian American National Council. Letters of support by U.S. President, senators, and congressmen. Mart Niklus graduate of Tartu Univ (biology) 1957 Human rights dissident. Jailed as a political prisoner during the Soviet regime 1958-66, 1976, 1980-88, member of Amnesty International, Estonian Wildlife Fund and also served as member of the Estonian Parliament (1992-1995)

Dates

1950-1990

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

HISTORICAL SKETCH

Mart Niklus was born on September 22, 1934 in Tartu, Estonia. Mart Niklus graduated from Tartu Univ (ornithology) in 1957. One of the most courageous human rights activists in Estonia. Jailed as a political prisoner and dissident during the Soviet regime in 1958-66, 1976, and 1980-88. Member of Amnesty International and Estonian Wildlife Fund. Elected to be member of the Estonian parliament (1992-1995). Mart Niklus syndis 22.septembril 1934 Tartus. Omandas ornitoloogi eriala Tartu ylikoolis 1957. aastal. Eesti julgemaid inim6iguste aktiviste. N6ukogude okupatsiooni ajal veetis 1958-66, 1976, 1980-88 aastad poliitvangis dissidendina. Amnesty International liige. Valitud Eesti parlamenti 1992-1995.

Extent

5 linear inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

PROVENANCE

Collection transferred to the IHRC from the Estonian Archives in the U.S.A. (EAU) in 2003-2005. It was processed by Ave Maria Blithe in 2013.

Subjects

Estonian Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Human rights and democracy Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Political activity Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings