Page from the Mneme 1981 yearbook featuring photos from Black History Month celebrations, including a closeup photo of a speaker and photos from a performance of percussionists
Complete 8-page issue of the Black Observer newsletter from Camden, NJ, circa fall 1969. The precise date is not printed on the issue. Rutgers-Camden students affiliated with the Black Student Unity Movement (BSUM) produced this paper for the community. Names of the editors and contributors printed on the back page are Roy Jones, Marie Spearman, Faye Waters, Myrna Williams, Vince Mayfield, Carolyn Williams, Ralph Spencer, Richard Rhodes, Alice Syms, Linda Ellis, R. Eugene Kirkland, Lillian Matthews, Fredia Bodie, Betty Coleman. A letter from Aaron G. Thompson on behalf of the Rutgers BSUM is printed on page 5.
24 demands presented by the Black Student Unity Movement to Rutgers University–Camden on February 10, 1969. The demands were distributed widely on campus, and multiple copies have been preserved in Special Collections at the Paul Robeson Library in Camden and at the Alexander Library in New Brunswick. This copy is from Appendix VI in Ralph A. Dungan's 1969 Report to the New Jersey Legislature Concerning the Recent Events and Disturbances at the Newark and Camden Campuses of Rutgers, the State University.
Author takes a hardline stance against the actions of Black students who protested the selection of an all-white administran for the Urban University Division by damaging parts of the library.
Author takes a hardline stance against the actions of Black students who protested the selection of an all-white administran for the Urban University Division by damaging parts of the library.
This letter to the editor discusses several problems he sees with the Gleaner's recent publications and their reception. He sees the gay community on campus as overly defensive and thinks sororities need to get along better like the fraternities. He defends the Gleaner for offering a platform to students despite critiques from readers about hiding behind the 1st Amendment. He doesn't want to read more about gay people but offers his CMS box for anyone who would like to respond to him.
Double-sided flyer for a December 22, 1969, event with Charles "Poppy" Sharp, chairman of the Black People's Unity Movement (BPUM) in Camden, sponsored by the United Black Front. The front of the flyer has an image of Sharp and event details. The back of the page reads "Fight Racism Support the Black Community" and tells Rutgers-Camden students to meet up in front of the College Center 45 minutes before the event and walk to the Parkside Community Center together.
Map of the Delaware River showing the proposed location of the bridge connecting Philadelphia and Camden (Benjamin Franklin Bridge). Most of the map's detail is on the Camden side of the river. According to the imprint in the lower right corner, the map was published in Washington, DC, in September 1916, by the US Coast and Geodetic Survey.
Rectangular button with an artist sketch of Downtown Camden and the Ben Franklin Bridge with the Phialdelphia skyline in the background the the word "Rutgers Cadmen" in the upper right hand corner.
Button shaped like the state of New Jersey for the Rutgers Scarlet Raptors. Includes a electronic backing with shines a small light where Camden City is located, light no longer functions.
Button with the Rutgers "R" logo in the center and the wrapped with the text "Save Camden." In opposition to Chris Christie's effort to merge Rowan University with Rutgers University - Camden.
Circular white button printed with the words "We can do great things Together" with the letters of of together held up by a multi-racial group of hands.
Card for a Comic Con which occurred in Camden with the words "SPONSORED BY THE CAMPUS CENTER. OFFICE OF CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT. CAMPUS AETIVITIES BOARD.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOC., &
RUTGERS-CAMDEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS" in the bottom right corner.
Camden residential street with construction. Scaffolding in front of buildings on left side of street. Housing on the right side of the street. Street parked with cars.
Looking down N 3rd Street toward Lawrence St, there's a constuction site (gym addition) with a pile of cinderblocks on the left, and a parking lot on the right. A Red car is street parked at a meter in the foreground. Business and Science Building is in the background, to the right.
City in Crisis newsletter produced by the Camden Defense Committee in October 1969. The newsletter includes information about BPUM and the arrest of the Camden five during a raid on September 8, 1969. The committee's address is listed as 314 Linden Street, Camden, NJ. Father Robert Weber serves as chairman pro tem and David Berger serves as treasurer.
Article about Catholic colleges and their administrations' protests against Playboy magazine hosting a recruiting event on their campus. Administrators argue that they are protecting women's rights and preventing exploitation. Created by College Press Service (CPS) and syndicated to the Gleaner.
The article discusses the Protestant chaplain for Rutgers and Glassboro State, who is a former protester for racial justice and continues to advocate for peace. He states in a quote that the Church is "the one institution... that is free enough from the culture to criticize it."
Childhood Studies Program Undergraduate Minor brochure outlining program requirements. The brochure is undated, but is filed with the program's earliest documents and is presumed to be from the academic year 2000-2001, representing the original requirements at the time of the program's inception.
White ceramic coaster celebrating rankings from U.S. News and World Reports. Text reads "U.S. News and World Reports; 1993 College Guide; September 28, 1992; America's Best Colleges; Rutgers-Camden Ranked 5th & A Best Buy! Northern Regional Universities"
Blue ceramic coaster celebrating rankings from U.S. News and World Reports. Text reads "U.S. News and World Reports; 1992 College Guide; September 30, 1991; America's Best Colleges; Rutgers-Camden Ranked 5th Northern Regional Universities; Highest Ranked Public Institution in the Northern Region"
The author uses highly dramatic and hyperbolic language to warn students against joining fraternities and sororities during Rush Week, comparing Greek life members to "demons in disguise" and "Hades' disciples" who want to steal your soul.
The author delivers a harsh critique of Grateful Dead fans, arguing that their devotion is fueled more by "hallucinogenic drugs" than musical talent. He even suggests that Donny Osmond would be a more logical choice for worship, given his longevity and cleaner image.
Four people are in conversation: a man in a dark suit, a man in a brown suit, a man in a red suit with the name tag, Larry, and a woman in a blue polkadot dress.
