On Davis Papers on Squatters' Rights
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Abstract
This collection consists of materials created by a group of squatters at 537 East 13th St in the 1980s. They were collected by On Davis, an activist involved in the squatters' rights movement.
Biographical Note
On Davis was involved in the 1980s squatters' rights movement in New York City's East Village which culminated in the Tompkins Square Park Police Riot of August 1988.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of subject files, clippings, oversized artwork, account books and a diary composed by squatters at 537 East 13th Street.
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Conditions Governing Access
Materias are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright (and related rights to publicity and privacy) to materials in this collection created by On Davis was not transferred to New York University. Permission to use materials must be secured from the copyright holder.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
On Davis sent a gift of his papers on squatters' rights in 2006. The accession number associated with this gift is 2006.021.
