SMEAC Rally, Correspondence, and Media Releases, 2002
Scope and Content Note
The Save Middle East Action Committee (SMEAC) and Related Organizing Files series (1991-2009) contains materials related to community organizing and community resistance to eminent domain and residential displacement in East Baltimore for the construction of the Johns Hopkins Biotech Park. Materials include meeting minutes, community organizing plans and materials, correspondence, newspaper clippings, property data, and other materials related to demolition and health issues in East Baltimore. Materials are mainly textual. Other formats present include digital and audiovisual items such as audio cassette tapes, CD-ROMs, VHS tapes, and 3.5 inch floppy discs.
Dates
- Creation: 2002
Creator
- From the Collection: Robinson, Betty Garman, 1939 - 2020 (Person)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Two SMEAC folders in Series 3 are labelled “Restricted” are closed to the public until 2040.
Extent
From the Collection: 7.88 Linear feet (9 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the Baltimore Studies Archives Repository
H. Mebane Turner Learning Commons, Room 104
1415 Maryland Avenue
Baltimore Maryland 21201 USA
410-837-4253
specialcollections@ubalt.edu