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.
Memo discussing the increased price and length of the bridge for each additional foot of clearance. The memo does not list a date, but is presumed to be written circa 1920.
The article Jane Chen Is Crowned Miss Asia Rutgers details the crowning of a Rutgers-Camden junior who won a pageant sponsored by the Asian Children's Charity Association to raise awareness for socio-economic issues in the Far East. Chen, a native of Taiwan, used her platform to challenge the perceived neglect of the Camden campus by the New Brunswick administration, while planning future charitable events for women of all ethnicities.
Two alumni are at a table with a cash box and raffle ticket cards. One woman, in red, is sitting and holding the roll of tickets, the other woman, in white, can be identified as Janet Law and she is holding a plate of food.
A white baseball jersey with black and red pinstripes. The number 46 in red font with a black outline on the left ribcage and "Rutgers" across the chest in red font and black outline. On the back is the large number 46. On the bottom left there is a Ribon patch.
Dr. Benetta Washington, director of the Women's Job Corps, gives a lecture on "Making Education Relevant" in the Rutgers science building. She will be the first in a series of Black leaders giving lectures at Rutgers as part of the Martin Luther King Scholar series.
Article about the first women lawyer in Korea receiving the Brennan HUman Rights Award. Dr. Tai-Young Lee fought for women's rights in law and human rights in Korea.
This Letter to the Editor responds to a previous article about Public Enemy. Loftland points to his own experiences of racism and prejudice as proof of Public Enemy's realism. Charles Loftland emphasizes that African Americans experience racism and stereotypes in media and popular culture everyday. The byline identifies Loftland as a member of BSU (Black Student Union).
In a letter to the editor, Rutgers University Republican Club President Gary G. Gallant, Jr. responds to Robert Jenusaitis’s previous column by arguing against the "misconception" that conservatives are apathetic toward racial equality.
A faraway picture of the lion fountain by the Admissions Building. Taken from next to a tree, a branch with leaves and a bush cover part of the fountain.
This "Letter to the Editor" responds to a previous article about Public Enemy. Loftland points to his own experiences of racism and prejudice as proof of Public Enemy's realism. Loftland emphasizes that African Americans experience racism and stereotypes in media and popular culture everyday.
The articles is about Mallinger's personal experience with homophobia and bigotry as a gay man. He describes attending a protest against anti-gay and lesbian violence in Philadelphia and the joy of being among other queer people. He finishes saying that several individuals were attacked during the protest.
As part of a Black History Month event in the Rutgers Fine Arts Auditorium, Makaziwe (Maki) Mandela delivered a lecture on the brutal realities of apartheid in South Africa, describing police violence and systemic dehumanization. During the program, the Mayor of Camden presented Mandela with the key to the city and named her an honorary citizen.
This is an advertisement for an upcoming march on Washington, DC, for more funding for education, housing, jobs, the AIDS epidemic, and increasing the minimum wage. The protest is organized by a coalition of several hundred groups focused on equity, social justice, racism, sexism, affirmative action, homophobia, etc.
Camden Defense Committee memo dated November 17, 1969, signed by Robert P. Weber, Chaplain at Rutgers-Camden, regarding a brochure about urban problems in Camden (see the related item: City in Crisis brochure). Defense committee members listed are Robert Weber, David Berger, Kenneth Newcomb, Sylvia Newcomb, Elizabeth Huber, John Himmelein, Frank Kastner, and Ruth Krause. The reverse side of the memo was used by Rutgers-Camden students in December 1969 for a mimeographed flyer. The flyer says "Fight Racism Support the Black Community" and urges students to meet up at the front of the College Center on December 22, 1969, and then go together to the Parkside Community Center for a BPUM event (see the related item: BPUM Liberator Returns Home / Fight Racism flyer).
Memo from the Black Cooperative Association to Rutgers University President Mason Gross, Dean of Students Barry Millet, and Dean of Student Affairs Earle Clifford, signed by Roy L. Jones on January 19, 1971. The memo addresses the financial challenges facing the Black Cooperative Association in their endeavor to create cooperative student housing at Rutgers-Camden.
Memo from Robert T. Hart, Chairman of the Financial Aid Committee of the College of South Jersey (Rutgers-Camden), issued on March 5, 1969, regarding the Black Student Unity Movement's demands related to financial aid.
Memo from the Admissions Committee of the College of South Jersey (Rutgers-Camden), issued on March 6, 1969, regarding the Black Student Unity Movement's demands related to admissions. Attached is a Presentation by the University Extension Division Concerning Demand #23, submitted by Lamond H. Smith on March 3, 1969.
Memo from Sherwood O. Cole, Chairman of the Faculty/Student Relations Committee, and Barry M. Millett, Dean of Students, to W. Layton Hall, Dean of the College of South Jersey (Rutgers-Camden), issued on March 5, 1969. Cole and Millett report about a meeting related to the Black Student Unity Movement's demands that took place on March 3, 1969. Student Aaron Thompson represented BSUM at the meeting. BSUM demands number 7, 8, 9, and 16 were discussed.
Copy of memo to Faculty and Students at the College of South Jersey (Rutgers-Camden), issued on February 17, 1969, regarding the Black Student Unity Movement's 24 demands. Although unsigned, it appears the memo was issued by the office of W. Layton Hall, the Dean of the College of South Jersey.
Article about the Black College Recruitment Association's attempts to dissuade black students from attending predominantly white colleges and universities. They express concern about racism and racial confrontations on predominantly white campuses. Created by College Press Service (CPS) and syndicated to the Gleaner.
Miniature ceramic version of Nipper the dog from the logo of His Master's Voice record company. Given out for the opening of the Victor apartments by Dranoff.
This article discusses the development of a new Intellectual Heritage (IH) course at Rutgers–Camden designed to explore intellectual diversity and cultural pluralism. Jean Ritzke, the English professor developing the course, is quoted extensively throughout the article.
National Collegiate Athletic Association and Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports provides $22,000 to facilitate a youth sports program in the Camden Community. The University hopes that by providing an outlet, it can help improve the local community.
Letter discussing the requirements of bridge clearance for naval vessels, pertinent to the construction plans for the bridge over the Delaware River (Benjamin Franklin Bridge).
A crowd of people are using the library, standing around the new book stand and looking at a display case. Taken from inside the library, facing the door.
Democratic candidate for the governorship, Ned Parsekian, speaks at Rutgers campus about the housing crisis. He encourages all local Democrats to participate in his campaign.
Side-by-side images of Nikki Giovanni smiling and the other where she stands at a podium giving a lecture at Rutgers-Camden. Photographs from Mneme 1976 yearbook, page 31.
Despite protests nationwide, Camden supposedly remained protest-free, a fact that the article attributes to the close relationship between the campus and its city. The students aren't complacent, though, being involved in local programs and improving the campus through other measures.
