Campus Activism collection

Collection

Identifier: RG-01D-01

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

An artificial collection of correspondence, clippings, press coverage, and photographs documenting campus activism over a 30 year period (1962-1992), including Civil Rights era activities, two peaceful sit-ins of Fanning Hall in 1971 and 1986, and campus divestment in South Africa in the 1980s.

Dates

1962-1992
Majority of material found in 1962-1971, 1986-1992

Creator

Connecticut College (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

One folder (intern applications) is subject to review by archives staff before it may be accessed. The remainder of this collection is open to researchers.

Extent

0.417 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

An artificial collection of materials documenting campus activism activities from 1962-1992.

Arrangement

This collection is organized in five series:

Series I: Civil Rights Era, 1962-1972; Series II: Fanning Takeover I, 1971-1972; Series III: Fanning Takeover II, 1986-1987; Series IV: South Africa Divestment, 1986-1990; Series V: CASE-J (Campus Action for Social Equality and Justice), 1992

Acquisitions Information

Presumably gathered in part by Gertrude Noyes in preparation for her manuscript, A History of Connecticut College; additional contributions gathered by the College Archivist in the early 1990s. Material on divestment in South Africa presumably transferred by Judith Kirmmse, date unknown.