Tufts University dormitory construction site that is at the center of student opposition

Tufts University dormitory construction site that is at the center of student opposition

Item Information

Title:
Tufts University dormitory construction site that is at the center of student opposition
Date:
November 7, 1969
Format:
Photographs
Genre:
Film negatives
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Brearley Collection
Subjects:
Universities & colleges
Students
Student movements
Demonstrations
Construction
Pipes (Conduits)
Tufts University
Places:
Massachusetts > Middlesex (county) > Medford
Lewis Hall
Extent:
1 photograph : film negative ; 35 mm (roll format)
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Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Additional information accompanying item: Tufts University 11/7/69. Students in demonstration at University Hallowell, President Burton of Tufts University. See enclosures. Students protesting against a local construction firm engaging in discriminatory hiring practices. They are advocating for more blacks hired at dormitory construction site. In the background are possibly Rev. Robert Drinan, Dean of Boston College Law School and committee chairman of Massachusetts Advisory Committee to the US Civil Rights Commission and a group of other protesters.
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; John Booras
Notes (date):
Date from item or material accompanying item.
Identifier:
18_11_022579