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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.
UC Noon Rally Reel 1 UC Noon Rally Reel 1
Date: 12/1/1966Call Number: CE 762Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Reel 1 of audio from the the noon rally at which the strikers were to decide whether to continue the strike. Students and faculty as well as grad students speak at the rally, all of whom are essentially for continuing the strike. Robert Mundy from the strike committee talks about education, law, the administration, etc. Announcement is made that there was a rumor that Mario Savio would be arrested if he came on campus, so if he did come, he was to get the mic straight away before the police got him. A speaker from SDS talks about the Navy table incident. Hal Draper discusses demands, amnesty, Navy recruitment, and non-students. Dan McIntosh, president of the ASUC, talks about the ASUC vote to support the strike and announces support from the National Student Association. Bob Atkins from the AFT (TA union) talks about the effect of a labor union striking. Two professors (Rogen and Hearst?) speak on the role of faculty. At the end, the group votes to maintain the same demands.
Strike Rally in Pauley Ballroom Noon 12/2 Strike Rally in Pauley Ballroom Noon 12/2
Date: 12/2/1966Call Number: CE 768Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Audio from a strike rally in Pauley Ballroom on the second day of the strike (December 2nd). Statements are made by Hal Draper, a representative of SDS, a representative of the AFT (TA union), a representative from Stanford's student body, a student named John O'Shea, a faculty member from the math and statistics epartment, and others. Most are in favor of the continuing strike and the demands of the students, except John O'Shea, who thinks that students should put more thought into their demands and their ultimate ramifications.
December 5th 1966 Rally Audio December 5th 1966 Rally Audio
Date: 12/5/1966Call Number: CE 775Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: KPFACollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Various audio from the day of December 5th, 1966. Audio of strike and rally, as well as interviews and audio from press conference with student leader and Campus Conservatives Club student leader. A student reads a statement from professor Sam Franco in support of the strike. A striker explains an injunction against Dan McIntosh (ASUC president). A girl reads the names of 31 cancelled classes. Cal Conservatives representative explains why the club supports the principles of the strike as well as why they support capitalism and private property. At the end of the tape, there is audio of a female speaker defying campus speaking rules, being told that she is in violation.
FSM Audio Excerpts FSM Audio Excerpts
Call Number: CD 918Format: CDCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
1. Speech on University Administration's responses to the FSM. Speech was given after warrants were issued for Mario Savio and others. Unknown speaker, maybe Hal Draper. 2. Conspiratorial Mario Savio 3. Jack Weinberg speaks on arrests of students and non-students following FSM protests. 4. Mario Savio short segment on People's Park 5. Ronald Reagan speaks on the Board of Regent's decision to fire Clark Kerr. 6. SDS-organized Save the Steps Rally outside of Sproul Hall. 7. Blank Track 8. Mario Savio and others speak after FSM sentencing
Hal Draper speech on administration response to FSM Hal Draper speech on administration response to FSM
Call Number: CE 791Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
1. Speech on University Administration's responses to the FSM. Speech was given after warrants were issued for Mario Savio and others. Unknown speaker, maybe Hal Draper. 2. Conspiratorial Mario Savio: Short segment with Mario speaking