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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 March 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 March 2, 1970 included a letter from Barry Kirschenbaum, art history faculty at EHP in Rome. There was a small article about Operation Pilgrimage which was a weekend of classes and activities for students to visit RISD. Also included were letters to the editor, a recipe, a poem and a calendar of events for RISD students.

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.

Risd Paper January 12, 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 January 12, 1970 had an article about a class Societal Change and Community Involvement. Also there were some letters about renovating Carr House on the RISD Campus or destroying it completely. Photos, ads, drawings, classifieds and events for RISD students were also listed.

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.

Minority Student Demands, 1970, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

Letter to the administration from minority students expressing unwillingness to remain passive and exasperation with stalled efforts to make effective change. Document outlines new demands, 1970.

1970 Portfolio, Risd Archives, Center For Student Involvement (Csi)

RISD Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

Risd Paper December 15, 1969, 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 December 15, 1969 had a letter about saving Carr House, the student run coffee house. There also were Student Board notes, a recipe, and events for RISD students. A memo from John Lincoln, Dean of Students was also included concerning the Freshman Foundation department.

Risd Paper December 8, 1969, 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 December 8, 1969 included a recipe, photos of the Rolling Stones, Wintersession complaints, and information about the American Mime Theatre classes at RISD. Ads, and calendar events for RISD students were also in this issue.

Risd Paper November 24, 1969, 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 24, 1969 included an article about the RISD presidential inauguration. Also there were articles about a meeting for ecology action in Rhode Island, an temporary emergency shelter at the RISD farm, and space concerns on campus. A recipe, art exhibitions and a calendar of events for RISD students was also included.

Risd Paper November 17, 1969, 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 17, 1969 included an article from The Providence Evening Bulletin about the renovation of the Woods Gerry mansion at RISD. Letters to the editor, a play, art exhibitions and openings and other events for RISD students were listed.

Risd Paper November 10, 1969, 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 10, 1969 included an article about Freshman being set apart and the need to meet different people. There also were student board meeting notes and the need for one more member. The need for a central gathering place on campus for students was also mentioned. A poem and a calendar of events for RISD students was also included.

Risd Paper November 3, 1969, 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 3, 1969 had information about a grade poll, a march in favor of the grape boycott and an opportunity to create and design the RISD Commencement ceremony. Also included was the question of funding for RISD students to attend a ceramic convention at Penn State.

Risd Paper October 29, 1969, 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 October 29, 1969 had an article about Painting students needing more studio space. Also there was an article about Woods Gerry mansion being renovated for administration offices and gallery space. President Rantoul and the RISD Board of Trustees would have to decide about this on October 29.

Risd Paper October 27, 1969, 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 October 27, 1969 included an article about student activism at RISD and through-out the US. A meeting was organized for RISD students for campus space issues. A calendar of events was also included for RISD students.