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Series 02, Sub-series b: Black Demands (May 10, 1969), 1969

 Sub-Series — Box: 02
Identifier: b

Sub-series 2b Scope and Contents

Materials within Series 2, sub-series b: Black Demands, May 10, 1969include printed college documents, memos, correspondence, notes, newspaper articles, and reports created and gathered by the Office of the President. The materials were gathered in response to the second list of demands of Springfield College Black Students given to the Administration on May 10, 1969 and the eventual occupation by students of the Administration Building that took place on May 16th. Important documents include a memo in response to the Black Student demands written on May 10th, signed statements in support of Wilbert Locklin, a Dialogue Report updating work being done on the demands, memos written Norman Keith, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, to community members, Progress Reports written by Special Task Forces, memos and letters written by Dean John J. Costello, and sample letters sent to the Black Students and their parents outlining the charges and updating information on court proceedings. There are notes made by various administrators and faculty on some of the documents and attached to memos and drafts.

Dates

  • Creation: 1969

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted except Series 1: Miscellaneous Materials folders 9 & 10 due to personal information and privacy concerns. Approval from the Office of the President or from the College Archivist required to view these folders.

Extent

.75 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Sub-Group: English

Arrangement

The arrangement used in sub-series b: Black Demands, May 10,1969 uses the order of the original folder. Further organizing by date and the placing of materials within their own folders were done during processing for the ease of access and digitization. Duplicates and some materials from the original group of materials found prior to 2018 were added where deemed appropriate, but no documentation of these additions were made unless it was deemed important to understanding the document. Documentation will be attached to the document in question.

Processing Information

Title of sub-series b: Black Demands, May 10, 1969 was taken directly from the original folder.

Processing Information

There were many duplicates within the collection. Though most of the duplicates have been discarded, many duplicates were left in the collection. Duplicates were retained if 1) they were in different folders –to maintain the integrity of the original order, or 2) they had markings or notes written on them, or 3) were drafts or different manifestations of the same document (printed on different paper or arranged differently on the page).

Processing Information

Many materials within this series were stapled or paper clipped together. Where appropriate, such as when they were gathered together as references sent in letters and/or used in meetings, these materials were left together.

Repository Details

Part of the Springfield College Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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