Content Description From the Record Group: This collection contains the professional papers of Charles E. Shain, who served as the sixth president of Connecticut College from 1962-1974. There is also a small amount, primarily biographical, from before and after his presidency, and some files from the time of Rosemary Park, Shain's predecessor as president. Materials include correspondence, reports, minutes, speeches/lectures, publications, and newspaper clippings. A large portion of the collection pertains to new buildings...

Content Description From the Record Group: This collection contains the professional papers of Charles E. Shain, who served as the sixth president of Connecticut College from 1962-1974. There is also a small amount, primarily biographical, from before and after his presidency, and some files from the time of Rosemary Park, Shain's predecessor as president. Materials include correspondence, reports, minutes, speeches/lectures, publications, and newspaper clippings. A large portion of the collection pertains to new buildings...

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Documents the January 1963 arrest of Connecticut College sophomore Mardon Walker for participating in a sit-in while an exchange student at Spelman College, as well as her ensuing legal battles in a case that was eventually overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.