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![Clark Kerr, John Ligett, Howard Jetter, Hal Draper](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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.
![Academic Senate Debates 1](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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.
![FSM Movement Pocket Documentary](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 12/3/1964Call Number: CE 719Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: TransCanada Matinee
Collection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
The first portion of this documentary talks about the events leading up to the Sproul Hall sit-in. Faculty perspectives on the situation are featured. The second portion of this documentary contains voices from a student rally (difficult to hear). The third portion of this documentary talks about the role of the Academic Senate in the crisis, President Clark Kerr's attempts to bypass dealing with the FSM and details about the leadership of the movement.
![Behind the Battle of Berkeley: The Mind of Clark Kerr](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Publisher: Independent Socialist ClubDate: 10/4/1964Volume Number: 4-OctFormat: PamphletCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Pamphlet on Clark Kerr, his view of the university factory and the new slavery.
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