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Barbara J. Sibley Student Activism Collection, 1969-1973
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Barbara J. Sibley
- Title
- Barbara J. Sibley Student Activism Collection
- Dates
- 1969-1973 (inclusive)19691973
- Quantity
- 1 container, (.25 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- Cage 706
- Summary
- The items in this collection consist of newspaper clippings, special publications, and other documents pertaining to student activism on the Washington State University campus, circa 1970.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The items in this collection consist of newspaper clippings, special publications, and other documents pertaining to student activism on the Washington State University campus, circa 1970.The printed articles in this collection come from various newspapers, including the Pullman Herald and the Daily Evergreen, as well as other periodicals, and include descriptions and images pertaining to student activism, circa 1970, especially on the Washington State University campus. Other printed materials in the collection include publications of the Racism Workshop Committee, as well as flyers and public notices by various student and faculty groups, such as the Strike Steering Committee, Black Student Union (BSU) and Chicano Student Movement (MECHA). Many of the articles and documents highlight specific incidents and correspondences related to the 1970 student strikes and racism on and around the campus of Washington State University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The items are arranged in a single alphabetical sequence.
Acquisition Information
The collection was given in 1992 as a gift of Barbara J. Sibley, a ten-year resident of Pullman, wife of former faculty member Will Sibley, and Washington State University graduate with an M.S. in Psychology.
Processing Note
The collection was processed by Jeff Zundel in 2006.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description | Dates |
|---|---|
| "A Letter from Glenn Terrell" (Four items) | 1970-1971 |
| Administrative file | |
| "Community" (Newsletter published at Washington State University) | October 1970-April 1971 |
| Flyers and public notices | May-June 1970 |
| Daily Evergreen, selected articles | March 1969-October 1970 |
| Lewiston Morning Tribune, selected articles | May-October 1970 |
| Miscellaneous articles | 1970, 1973 |
| Miscellaneous publications | undated |
| "The Chicano" (Printed material) | circa 1970 |
| The Pullman Herald, selected articles | May-June 1970 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Student movements -- Washington (State) -- History -- 20th century.
- Washington State University -- Political activity -- Students.
Finding aid prepared by Jeff Zundel.
2012
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