2016-11-03 Guide to the Ohio State University Archives Collection on the 1970 Student Demonstrations, 1970 RG.3.I.3 Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn

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 This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2019-05-13T12:09-0400 English Describing Archives: A Content Standard Ohio State University Archives Collection on the 1970 Student Demonstrations RG.3.I.3 Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections 0.21 Cubic feet 1970 The Ohio State University Archives Collection on the 1970 Student Demonstrations contains fourteen (14) black-and-white photographs of the student disruptions on the Oval, a flyer, and some administrative records related to the disruptions from various departments on campus. The 1970 demonstrations were a result of tensions between Ohio State University administration and students over racism, gender inequality, and the Vietnam War. (3) file folders, (1) artifact English Ohio State University. Archives. Arrangement of Materials

Materials are arranged in the order received.

 Acquisitions Information

Accession Number UA.2011.0076; Accession Number UA.2012.0097; Accession Number UA.2013.0007: Sharon Cook West, 2013; Accession Number UA.2015.0029: David Groeber, 2015;

 Preferred Citation

[identification of item], Ohio State University Archives Collection on the 1970 Student Demonstrations, RG 3.I.3, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

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 Historical Note

The May 1970 Ohio State University student demonstrations were a result of tensions between Ohio State University administration and students over racism, gender inequality, and the Vietnam War. On May 6, 1970, OSU President Novice Fawcett closed the university for 13 days.

 Scope and Contents

The Ohio State University Archives Collection on the 1970 Student Demonstrations contains fourteen (14) black-and-white photographs of the student disruptions on the Oval, a flyer, and some administrative records related to the disruptions from various departments on campus.

 Related Materials Alan Channing Papers Spring of Dissent Ohio State University, Office of the President (Novice Gail Fawcett) Records Ohio State University--History. Ohio State University--Riot, April-May 1970. Ohio State University. Archives. Demonstrations--Ohio--Columbus--20th century Accession Number UA.2011.0076 0.02 Cubic feet 1970 (1) file folder Interim Report of the Select Committee to Investigate Campus Disturbances to the 108th Ohio General Assembly Small Accessions 34 1970 Update on campus disturbances to external constituencies by Robert G. Smith (University Development) Small Accessions 34 1970 October 2 Curfew pass signed by Gordon B. Carson, VP for Business and Finance Small Accessions 34 1970 Accession Number UA.2012.0097 0.02 Cubic feet circa 1970 (1) file folder Flyer announcing student rally on Oval to "Stop Racism," "Stop War," and "Stop Educational Dehumanization" Small Accessions 37 circa 1970 Accession Number UA.2013.0007 0.15 Cubic feet 1970 (1) artifact Scope and Contents

This series contains a sign announcing the 1970 campus shutdown and outlining access restrictions, with drill holes from anchoring it to the side of a building.

 Sign announcing 1970 campus shutdown Flat Items 4 1970 Accession Number UA.2015.0029 0.02 Cubic feet 1970 April 6 (1) file folder Scope and Contents

This series contains fourteen (14) black-and-white photographs of student disruptions on the campus' Oval.

 Black-and-white photographs of student disruptions on the campus' Oval. UA.2015.0029.0001-4 1970 April 6 Accession Number UA.2017.0055 0.02 Cubic feet One file folder circa 1970-1971 Scope and Contents

Fliers related to the student demonstrations of 1970 and subsequent activities organized to demonstrate opposition to the administration on various issues like student fees and the absence of a child care center.

 Flyers related to the student demonstrations of 1970 and subsequent protests Small Accessions 45 circa 1970-1971