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Dated Materials: May 22nd, May 22, 1969

 Folder — Box: 02, Folder: 17
Identifier: b

Sub-series 2b Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

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 22, 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

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

Contact:
Springfield College
Judd Gymnasia
263 Alden Street
Springfield Massachusetts 01109 U.S.A. US
413-748-3309