African American college students--Illinois--Evanston
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Records of the "Bursar's Office Takeover", May 1968
Collection
Identifier: 31/6/155
Abstract
On May 3, 1968 more than 100 undergraduate and graduate students occupied the Bursar's Office, in the first major sit-in experienced at Northwestern University. After the students' April 22nd list of demands were not met, they declared their intention to keep the office occupied until these demands were met. This peaceful 38-hour occupation ended with University leaders negotiating with students, and committing to enhance services and support for Black students related to admissions,...
Records of the Department of African-American Student Affairs
Collection
Identifier: 30/15
Abstract
The Records of the Department of African American Student Affairs (AASA), filling three boxes and spanning the years 1966 to 2001, contain valuable information on the development of the Black community at Northwestern University. The bulk of the records consist of historical information and materials relating to organizations, programs, and events under the sponsorship of the office.The Historical Records of the Office of African American Student Affairs (AASA) date from ca. 1968...