Dated Materials: Response to Black Student Demands written by Dr. Wilbert E. Locklin, May 10, 1969
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: May 10, 1969
Creator
- From the Sub-Group: Office of the President (Organization)
- From the Sub-Group: Locklin, Wilbert E., President (Wilbert Edwin) (Person)
- From the Sub-Group: Springfield College (Organization)
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
From the Sub-Series: .75 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Group: English
Repository Details
Part of the Springfield College Archives and Special Collections Repository
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