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Documents

Clark Kerr, John Ligett, Howard Jetter, Hal Draper Clark Kerr, John Ligett, Howard Jetter, Hal Draper
Date: 12/3/1964Call Number: CE 675Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
President Clark Kerr’s press statement following the Sproul Hall sit-in, denouncing the FSM as “anarchy” (partial recording). UC Berkeley Sociology professor John Leggett discusses the FSM in relationship to the civil rights movement, and reads from a letter written by national CORE leader James Farmer. Leggett also discusses right wing presence in Northern California, specifically Oakland Tribune owner William Knowland. Howard Jetter, president, 7th Congressional Democratic Club, San Francisco science teacher and member of the American Federation of Teachers, discusses what he expects to be the devastating effects of campus events on Governor Pat Brown’s career. He also reflects on acting as a legal observer for student protests and witnessing police violence. Hal Draper, university librarian and socialist activist, disagrees with Jetter about Pat Brown, asking “what alterative do they have?” He also discusses right wing presence on campus.
Regents Meeting Press Conference: President Clark Kerr and Regents Chairman Edward Carter Regents Meeting Press Conference: President Clark Kerr and Regents Chairman Edward Carter
Date: 12/18/1964Call Number: CE 681Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
UC President Clark Kerr and Board of Regents Chairman, department store magnate Edward Carter, field questions from the press regarding the UC Regents handling of the issues posed by the Free Speech Movement. There is discussion of formation of a committee clarifying regulations as well as the potential formation of a separate committee examining disciplinary issues. They deny implications that the Regents are purposely stalling the process of decision-making, stating that they are interested in resolving issues “expeditiously,” and are doubtful that another campus strike would occur.
Suzanne Goldberg (part 2 of 2) Suzanne Goldberg (part 2 of 2)
Call Number: CE 684Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: KPFACollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Continuation of part 1 of Colin Edwards’ interview with Suzanne Goldberg. Goldberg further discusses conditions in Santa Rita Jail, including being denied contact with a lawyer while held in solitary confinement, as well as the situation of Carol Nusinow, who was also held in solitary. She relates the charges levied against sit-in participants and her refusal to enter a plea, and describes preparations for an upcoming court appearance with attorney Alex Hoffman. She discusses positive changes in campus climate following the sit-in, describing more open communication, satisfaction with newly appointed chancellor Martin Meyerson and a current lack of restriction regarding political activity on campus. She describes her participation in organizing as decreasing her feelings of alienation and building a sense of community on campus. She locates the movement within a context of civil rights organizing and academic freedom.
Clark Kerr- Multi-versity Clark Kerr- Multi-versity
Call Number: CE 704Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Colin Edwards interviews the president of UC Berkeley Clark Kerr about his idea of multi-versity. Multi-versity basically describes the changing role of the university in society and Clark Kerr’s desire to further establish links to business and industry, expand the bureaucracy of the university and lessen its emphasize on abstract ideas and exploration and increase its role as a knowledge factory. Within the interview, Kerr discusses the role of professors, undergraduates vs. graduate students, the role of research, the role of universities in society, the role of truth and morality at the university, the autonomy of the university, educational reform on campus and the role of the president as the mediator in the multi-versity.
Clark Kerr Excerpts Clark Kerr Excerpts
Call Number: CE 705Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
This recording contains excerpts from Clark Kerr taken from interviews and speeches. Most of the focus is on the FSM, his concept of the mulit-versity and the state of universities in society. *Tape should be played sparingly to ensure preservation
Academic Senate Debates 1 Academic Senate Debates 1
Date: 12/8/1964Call Number: CE 706Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
The discussion revolved around the proposal of the senate's academic freedom committee endorsing the Free Speech Movement's basic positions on the disciplinary proceedings and the time, place, and content of speech and advocacy. Lewis Feuer of philosophy and Nathan Glazer of sociology opposed the committee's proposal. Feuer offered an amendment that committed the university to nonintervention in matters of speech and advocacy only when they were "directed to no immediate act of force and violence."
Academic Senate Debates 2 Academic Senate Debates 2
Date: 12/8/1964Call Number: CE 707Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Continuation of previous recording. The discussion on the resolution and the amendment continues as various professors speak for and against the motions.
Academic Senate Debates 3 Academic Senate Debates 3
Date: 12/8/1964Call Number: CE 708Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Conclusion of academic senate debate/meeting. The Feuer amendment was defeated 737 to 284; the vote on the original proposals carried 824 to 115.
Victory Rally: 12/8/64 Tape 2 Victory Rally: 12/8/64 Tape 2
Date: 12/8/1964Call Number: CE 709Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Rally speech by Mario Savio detailing post-strike issues for the FSM and UC Berkeley-related issues. Also includes interview of Savio and another student which goes into further detail about FSM goals, its legal defense fund, structure of UC Berkeley, President Kerr's actions and the power structure of the university. Further issues of discussion include the impact of African American/civil rights activism on higher education, social issues like unemployment and anti-war activism, the Emergency Committee, misrepresentation in media/press of the FSM, and the necessity of transparency in politics.
FSM December 7th 1964 Greek Theater FSM December 7th 1964 Greek Theater
Date: 12/7/1964Call Number: CE 714Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Department Chairman's proposals presented by Dr. Robert Scalapino at the Greek Theater. President Clark Kerr makes a speech concerning the proposals. An altercation with Mario Savio follows. Then announcements by Savio.