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Free Risd! Newspaper April 15, 1970, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

The Free RISD! Newspaper was a community-created newspaper meant to take the place of the RISD Extra, a newspaper that itself was published sometime in the late '60s or early '70s, no issues of which exist today. A single issue of the Free RISD! Newspaper is held by the archives; it covers the end of Extra, issues of separation between the RISD museum and its student body, issues of feminism, letters to the editor, a calendar of events, and some advertisements. Higher resolution scans and the physical documents can be requested at the archives.

Risd Paper February 26, 1970, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of February 26, 1970 included articles about student activism and the RISD Concerned Community Manifesto. The Take a Break schedule was posted with events and a masquerade ball. There also was a calendar of events for RISD students.

Bill Russell Memorial Correspondence 1970, Bill Russell, Robert A. Sunderland, Harold Logwood, Black Student Union

Black Student Union

Documents include a letter to Bill Russell from Robert Sunderland, V.P. of Student Affairs and Harold Logwood, Chairman of the Black Student Union notifying him USF's plan to create the Bill Russell Room in honor of the alum athlete.

Page 3 is a letter from Harold Logwood to Father Jonsen requesting the administration to issue Bill Russell an honorary degree from USF during the unveiling of the Bill Russell Room.

Pages 4-7 are BSU notes, plans and a schedule to raise money for the creation of the Bill Russell Room.

President's Council Of Black Education Correspondence 1970, Albert Jonsen, Harold L. Perry, Samuel L. Kountz M.D., Terry A. Francois, Burl A. Toler

Black Student Union

Correspondence between President of USF, Albert R. Jonsen, Herold L. Perry, Samuel L. Kountz, Terry A. Francois, and Burl A. Toler regarding the creation of the President's Council of Black Education.

Black Reflections 1970, Gwen Harrison, Sandi Flewellen, Harold Logwood

Black Student Union

Black Reflections published by the BSU, 1970

Bsu Critiques Of Usf And The Administration's Response 1970, Black Student Union, Albert Jonsen

Black Student Union

This collection includes a summary of critiques of the University of San Francisco's administration and culture by the BSU (pages 1-6).

Pages 7-11 are a letter from Albert R. Jonsen, USF president detailing the steps taken so far to meet the requests of the BSU and plans for the future.

Pages 7-16 are meeting minutes from the BSU detailing remaining concerns and frustrations.

Page 17 is a letter to Mr. William Grommesch, the Director of Personnel, from Albert Jonsen stressing the importance of being an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Page 18 is a letter from Albert Jonsen to Rev. James M. …