Student Demonstrations Files, ca. 1933-[ongoing]
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Smith College Archives Northampton, MA
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Student Demonstrations Files
Smith College.
Biographical History for: Student Demonstrations Files
Historical Note The Student Demonstrations files document how Smith College students have expressed their opposition to national and local issues through rallies and protests since 1933. Major events such as the United States' involvement in World War II, presidential elections, and segregation prompted the majority of student demonstrations from the 1930s to 1960s. Issues of the 1980s and 1990s include opposition to the Persian Gulf War, support for Ada Comstock Scholars, as well as rallies to help improve women's safety on college campuses. The 1986 occupation of College Hall makes up the largest portion of the Student Demonstration files. These folders contain both primary and secondary sources, documenting Smith students' opposition to the Board of Trustees' investment in South African companies that contributed to apartheid.
The Student Demonstrations files were donated to the Smith College Archives over a period of time from a variety of sources.
Scope and Contents of the Collection The Student Demonstrations files include documents that relate to demonstrations and protests conducted by Smith College students from 1933 to present. These activities include rallies and campaigns regarding national and local issues, ranging from opposition to U.S. wars abroad to conflicts of racism on the Smith campus. Types of materials include academic papers, news clippings, newsletters, photographs, protest signs, and student diaries.
The records are open for research according to the regulations of the Smith College Archives without any additional restrictions.
Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish material from the documents must be requested from the Smith College Archives. Smith College owns copyright to any published material relating to college events and activities. Provenance and copyright ownership of other materials is unknown and researchers are responsible for determining any question of copyright.
Researchers should also view:- 80. College Hall Occupation Oral History Project- 80. Student Strike 1970
Demonstrations 1933-35
Demonstrations - Riots 1936-37
Demonstrations 1940-49
Demonstrations - Photos 1950-59
Demonstrations 1960-65
Demonstrations 1965-66
Demonstrations 1966-67
Demonstrations 1967-68
Demonstrations - News clippings, local March 1967
Demonstrations - News clippings, local 1967
Demonstrations - Fast For Peace 1968
Demonstrations - News clippings, local 1968
Demonstrations 1968-69
Demonstrations - News clippings, local 1968-69
Demonstrations - Photographs October 1969
Demonstrations - Day of Dialogue 1969
Demonstrations - Work for Peace October 1969
Demonstrations - National Student Strike 1969-70
Demonstrations 1970-72
Demonstrations - News clippings 1971-72
Demonstrations 1973-74
Demonstrations - South Africa 1975-80
Demonstrations 1981
Demonstrations 1986
Demonstrations - College Hall Occupation - "Why Smith, Why Now?" - Donna Kenny 1986
Demonstrations - College Hall Occupation - "It Happened at Smith" - Maureen Dooley Lawrence 1986
Demonstrations - College Hall Occupation - Diaries 1986
Demonstrations - College Hall Occupation - Notes by Rebecca Loveland, Class of 1988 1986
Demonstrations - College Hall Occupation - Signs 1986
Demonstrations - Statements of Support - 2 Notes from Mary Maples Dunn 1986
Demonstrations - Student Proposal for Settlement 1986
Demonstrations - Lists of People at Sit-in & Supporters 1986
Demonstrations - Trustee Investment Policy Statements 1986
Demonstrations - College Hall Occupation - Press Coverage and Public Relations 1986
Demonstrations - College Hall Occupation - Community Policy Committee Report October 1986
Demonstrations - Women's March for Life - Washington, D.C. 1986
Demonstrations - C.I.A. Recruiting 1987
Demonstrations - Space for Multicultural Organizations 1990
Demonstrations - Persian Gulf War 1991
Demonstrations - United Student Employee Delegation (USED) 1991
Demonstrations - Rodney King Verdict 1992
Demonstrations - Rally for Ada's 1994
Demonstrations - Chain for Change 1996
Demonstrations 1997-98
Demonstrations 1999
Demonstrations - Blackface Incident - Posters, etc. 2007