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Risd Paper November 30, 1970, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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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 November 30, 1970 had a short article about the RISD Museum Committee updates. Birth control information from ARS International, student activism in Washington, DC, a calendar of events for RISD students, and letters were also included.

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

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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 November 26, 1970 included an interview with Gordy Allen, head of RISD student affairs. There also were articles about Black art with Barry Gaither and RISD student board and constitution and the Strike Committee. Poems, photos of musicans at the RISD farm, and a calendar of events for RISD students were also included.

Directions In The Work Of Black American Artists | Barry Gaither, Barry Gaither, Maurice Burns, Risd Archives

Racial Justice

Poster using the three colors of the Pan-African flag, showing portrait omage of Dr. Barry Gaither, Curator for the Museumof the National Center of African American Artists. Derivation of previous poster (May 5 1970). May 4, 1970 was the date of the Kent State University campus shootings, where 4 anti-war protestors were shot and killed by the Ohio National Guard. RISD, as well as campuses across the U.S., shut down as students went on strike in protest of the Kent State killings. It is likely that the May 5 lecture was canceled and rescheduled for October 20, 1970 [see May …

Coalition Of Minority Students, Concerned Students, And Concerned Professional Staff Meeting With Trustees' Executive Committee May 12, 1970, Coalition Of Minority Studemts, Concerned Students, And Concerned Professional Staff, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

Coalition's request and administration's reponse regarding meeting with the Trustees' Executive Committee, May 13, 1970.

President Rantoul Letter To Trustees Regarding Concerned Students May 7, 1970, Talbot Rantoul, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

President Rantoul Letter to Trustees Regarding Concerned Students.

Directions In The Work Of Black American Artists | Barry Gaither, Barry Gaither, Maurice Burns, Risd Archives

Racial Justice

Poster using the three colors of the Pan-African flag, showing portrait omage of Dr. Barry Gaither, Curator for the Museumof the National Center of African American Artists. May 4, 1970 was the date of the Kent State University campus shootings, where 4 anti-war protestors were shot and killed by the Ohio National Guard. RISD, as well as campuses across the U.S., shut down as students went on strike in protest of the Kent State killings. It is likely that the May 5 lecture was canceled and rescheduled for the fall [see October 20, 1970 poster for same lecture].

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Administration Response To Position Paper May 1,1970, Talbot Rantoul, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

RISD President memo responding to student demands.

Student Response To President Rantoul's Statement Regarding The Demands For More Financial Aid April 16, 1970, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

Student Response to President Rantoul's Statement Regarding the Demands for More Financial Aid including the proposal to form a Student-Faculty senate.

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

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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.

President Rantoul Response To Coalition Of Minority Students, Concerned Students, And Concerned Professional Staff Position Paper April 15, 1970, Talbot Rantoul, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

President Rantoul Response to Coalition of Minority Students Concerned Students And Concerned Professional Staff Position Paper.

Black Artist In Graphic Communication, Dorothy Hayes, Reynold Ruffins, Mahler Ryder, Risd Archives

Racial Justice

Poster for traveling exhibition of Black graphic designers. Held at Woods-Gerry gallery.

President Rantoul Response To Coalition Of Minority Students, Concerned Students, And Concerned Professional Staff Position Paper April 2,1970, Talbot Rantoul, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

President Rantoul Response to Coalition of Minority Students Concerned Students And Concerned Professional Staff Position Paper.

President Rantoul Statement Regarding Failed Negotiations With The Coalition Of Minority Students, Concerned Students, And Concerned Professional Staff April 1970, Talbot Rantoul, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

President Rantoul Statement Regarding Failed Negotiations with the Coalition of Minority Students Concerned Students And Concerned Professional Staff introducing a call to vote on a committee to form a college senate.

Black Emergency Cultural Coalition, Black Emergency Cultural Coalition, Johansen, Risd Archives

Racial Justice

Black ink illustration of RISD campus and Providence, East Side hillside buildings, atop hands clasped in handshake. Text reads: Friday - March 27. Panel discussion with: The Art Workers Coalition & The Black Emergency Cultural Coalition regarding Artists & Community. 7:30 pm Refectory

Risd Paper March 23, 1970, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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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 March 23, 1970 included some articles about student activism. RISD students demanded an increase in scholarships and a tuition freeze for four years. There was information about the members of the board of trustees. There was a plea to offer 30 full scholarships to needy students from Rhode Island.

"We Demand," Risd Paper, March 23, 1970, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

Article from the RISD Paper, March 23, 1970 student newspaper.

Coalition Of Minority Students, Concerned Students, And Concerned Professional Staff Position Paper March 16, 1970, Coalition Of Minority Studemts, Concerned Students, And Concerned Professional Staff, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

Coalition of Minority Students, Concerned Students, and Concerned Professional Staff Position Paper.

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

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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.

John Torres Published Letter January 27,1970, Risd Paper, February 2, 1970, John Torres, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

Article from the RISD Paper, February 2, 1970.

Risd Paper February 2, 1970, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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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 2, 1970 had an article about grading and student activism. Financial aid for black students was mentioned and the need for lawyers for students. Student council minutes, letters to the editor, and a calendar of events for RISD students were also included.

President Rantoul Letter Responding To Student Activism January 21, 1970, Talbot Rantoul, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

President Rantoul Letter Responding to Student Activism.

President Rantoul's Statement Of Attitudes, Talbot Rantoul, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

Statement of Attitudes written by RISD President Talbot Rantoul to the RISD ocmmunity.