Student Protest Collection
Collection Scope and Content
The Student Protest Collection spans the years 1965 to 1980, with the bulk of the material falling between 1969 and 1972. The collection consists of flyers, leaflets, and pamphlets. The subject matter is quite varied. Topics include the war in Indochina, welfare, politics, humanitarian aid, civil rights, and The George Washington University administrative actions.
Dates
- 1965-1980
Restrictions on Access
Some records may be restricted.
Restrictions on Use
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Historical or Biographical Note
The Student Protest Collection reflects the various activities that were connected with student activism in the Washington, D.C. area from 1965 to 1980. Some records specifically concern the activities at the George Washington University during this period.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection consists of flyers, leaflets, and pamphlets documenting the war in Indochina, welfare, politics, humanitarian aid, civil rights, and The George Washington University administrative actions between 1965 and 1980.
Collection Organization
This collection is organized into four series. They include chronological; subject; newspaper articles and Lucy McMahon materials.
- Civil rights Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- George Washington University
- Humanitarian assistance Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Indochinese War Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Political activists Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Washington (D.C.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Welfare reform Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the Student Protest Collection, 1965-1980
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- Date
- 2005
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository
