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Report of the Student Faculty Hearing Committee of SC concerning the occupation of the Administration Building, April 6, 1970 (multiple copies), February 22, 1971

 Folder — Box: 03, Folder: 41
Identifier: g

Sub-series 2g Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Materials within sub-series g: Administration Building Take-over (April 1970) and Report of Faculty Hearing Committee (February 22, 1971) include printed college documents, memos, correspondence, legal documents, and newspaper articles. This series mostly has contains copies of legal documents pertaining to the College’s response to and punishments of the students involved in the April 6, 1970 takeover of the Administration Building. The case is listed under Pauline M. Burger (petitioners) v. John J. Costello (respondents). Documents include briefs, depositions,and legal advice and guidance. There are also reports and correspondence written about this event and the events occurring around the time the lawsuit refers. There is the Report of the Student Faculty Hearing Committee of Springfield College concerning the Occupation, dated Feb. 22, 1971. Outlines some of the penalties and opinions regarding the students, etc. Also of note is a memorandum from Nancy Whitmore dated April 13, 1970 that outlines an incident that occurred in the Administration Building on March 12, 1970.

Dates

  • Creation: February 22, 1971

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: less than .25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Sub-Group: English

Repository Details

Part of the Springfield College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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