Michigan State University 1970 Student Strike records, 1970.

The records consist of materials related to student demonstrations and strikes in May 1970. Topics of the protests included ROTC, and the war in Vietnam. Materials include newspaper clippings, copies of student flyers, as well as press releases. There are also copies of typewritten notes of timeline...

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Bibliographic Details
Language:English
Subjects:
Seale, Bobby, > 1936-
Michigan State University > Student strike, 1970.
Michigan State University > Students.
College students > Michigan > East Lansing.
Student movements > Michigan > East Lansing.
Student protesters > Michigan > East Lansing.
Student strikes > Michigan > East Lansing.
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Press releases.
Reports.
Genre:
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Press releases.
Reports.
Online Access:
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Ownership and Custodial History:
These records were originally transferred by the Music Department but the archivist could find no association with the music department. The materials were separated in order to make them more accessible.
Physical Description:0.25 cubic feet (9 folders)
Format: Kit
Description
Summary:
The records consist of materials related to student demonstrations and strikes in May 1970. Topics of the protests included ROTC, and the war in Vietnam. Materials include newspaper clippings, copies of student flyers, as well as press releases. There are also copies of typewritten notes of timeline of events, damage to buildings, and class attendance. There is also a flyer about Bobby Seale in the Bulletins and Announcements folder.
Call Number:UA 26.1
Cite As:
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Finding Aids:
Finding aid available in 101 Conrad Hall.
Biographical Sketch:
In May 1970, Michigan State University students upset by the war in Vietnam, the Kent State University shootings, and Jackson State University shootings began to call for a student strike. Students called for protests, suspension of classes, as well as seminars on the issues.