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26 Are Sought in Vandalism at Rutgers Camden
26 Are Sought in Vandalism at Rutgers Camden
Proctor, Donald B.
April 9, 1971
This article discusses the vandalism charges against the specific individuals who were involved in the library protest. They include specific names of the indivudials involved.
50 Riot at Rutgers in Camden
50 Riot at Rutgers in Camden
Dunphy, Joseph
April 7, 1971
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.
8 White Students Protest Banning of Black Leader
8 White Students Protest Banning of Black Leader
Glab, Theresa A.
April 3, 1971
Describes the banning of a Black Student Unity Movement (BSUM) leader. In response a multiracial coalition of students , including 8 White students protest.
80 on RSCJ Faculty Back Black Demands
80 on RSCJ Faculty Back Black Demands
March 10, 1969
Eighty faculty members have backed the student demands, although they have "reservations" about the appropriateness of renaming the library. The article also discusses the sit-in ending after faculty agreed to 18 of the 24 stated demands.
Angle shot of Paul Robeson Library Dedication Exhibit
Angle shot of Paul Robeson Library Dedication Exhibit
February 25, 1991
Informative Exhibit on display to commemorate Paul Robeson. Text is illegible.
Avery Brooks Gives speech at Dedication Ceremony
Avery Brooks Gives speech at Dedication Ceremony
February 25, 1991
Avery Brooks stands behind a podium on a stage, while others look on seated in the background
Black Students Riot at Camden Rutgers
Black Students Riot at Camden Rutgers
April 8, 1971
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.
Blacks Use Vandalism at Rutgers
Blacks Use Vandalism at Rutgers
April 8, 1971
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.
Button: Giving Day "I supported the libraries" (Black)
Button: Giving Day "I supported the libraries" (Black)
2016
Circular black button printed with the words "I supported the libraries on Giving Day."
Button: Giving Day "I supported the libraries" (Red)
Button: Giving Day "I supported the libraries" (Red)
2016
Circular red button printed with the words "I supported the libraries on Giving Day."
Button: Paul Robeson Stamp
Button: Paul Robeson Stamp
2004
Button made from a stamp honoring Paul Robeson from a series for "Black Heritage"
Choir at Library Dedication Ceremony
Choir at Library Dedication Ceremony
February 25, 1991
A choir is on stage, performing at the dedication ceremony for the Paul Robeson Library
Drawsting Bag
Drawsting Bag
2010 - 2019
Black drawstring bag with the words "RUTCERS University Libraries libraries.rutgers.edu" printed on the back.
Face Mask for Robeson Library Addition 1992-93
Face Mask for Robeson Library Addition 1992-93
1992
White Gerson N95 face mask with two yellow rubber neck straps
Five Library Staff
Five Library Staff
February 25, 1991
Five people stand posing for a photo in the Library. Staff members.
Hard Hat for Robeson Library Addition 1992-93
Hard Hat for Robeson Library Addition 1992-93
1992
Blue hard hat with incription on the front which reads "Robeson Addition 92-93"
In the Library at Rutgers
In the Library at Rutgers
April 9, 1971
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.
Letter to the Editor: Students Should Clean Up Mess
Letter to the Editor: Students Should Clean Up Mess
Hoffa, H. Wade Jr.
April 16, 1971
Editorial arguing that the students who participated in the library protests should be responsible for cleaning up the mess.
Man Gives Speech at Robeson Dedication Ceremony
Man Gives Speech at Robeson Dedication Ceremony
February 25, 1991
Man behind a podium on a stage addresses the audience at the Paul Robeson Library dedication, while others, seated in the background, look on
Man Holding Bottle of Champange
Man Holding Bottle of Champange
February 25, 1991
A man cradles a bottle of champagne in his hand/arm, while his other arm is behind him. He is standing in front of a refreshments table
Man Holding Up a Bottle of Champagne
Man Holding Up a Bottle of Champagne
February 25, 1991
A man holds a bottle of champagne up with one hand, while the other hand sits at his waist. He is standing in front of a refreshments table.
New Books Stand
New Books Stand
February 25, 1991
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.
Party Staff at Work
Party Staff at Work
February 25, 1991
Party staff busy pouring glasses of Champange for the pary
Paul Robeson Jr. gives Speech at Dedication Ceremony
Paul Robeson Jr. gives Speech at Dedication Ceremony
February 25, 1991
Paul Robeson Jr. stands behind a podium on a stage, while others look on seated in the background
Paul Robeson Jr. gives Speech at Dedication Ceremony. Small Print, Verticle.
Paul Robeson Jr. gives Speech at Dedication Ceremony. Small Print, Verticle.
February 25, 1991
Paul Robeson Jr. stands behind a podium on a stage, while others look on seated in the background. Taken at a head-on angle.
Paul Robeson Jr. gives Speech at Dedication Ceremony. Small Print.
Paul Robeson Jr. gives Speech at Dedication Ceremony. Small Print.
February 25, 1991
Paul Robeson Jr. stands behind a podium on a stage, while others look on seated in the background. Taken at a wider angle.
Paul Robeson Jr. Shakes hands on stage at Dedication Ceremony
Paul Robeson Jr. Shakes hands on stage at Dedication Ceremony
February 25, 1991
Paul Robeson Jr. takes the podium on a stage, shaking hands with the speaker. Others look on seated in the background
Paul Robeson Library Dedication Exhibit
Paul Robeson Library Dedication Exhibit
February 25, 1991
Informative Exhibit on display to commemorate Paul Robeson. Text is illegible.
Paul Robeson Library Steps
Paul Robeson Library Steps
2000 - 2010
Paul Robeson Library in Late Spring/Summer. The tree has lost some of its flowers.
Paul Robeson Library Steps With Tree in Bloom
Paul Robeson Library Steps With Tree in Bloom
2000 - 2010
Paul Robeson Library in Spring. People sitting on the steps on the left. Tree is in full bloom on the right.
Paul Robeson Library, From the Bushes
Paul Robeson Library, From the Bushes
June 4, 1993
Paul Robeson Library view from plants across the walkway. Red flowers and two bushes are visible.
Paul Robeson Library, From the Bushes, a Little to Left
Paul Robeson Library, From the Bushes, a Little to Left
June 4, 1993
Paul Robeson Library view from plants across the walkway, this photo has more bush in it
Paul Robeson Library, From the Eastern Walkway
Paul Robeson Library, From the Eastern Walkway
June 1993
Paul Robeson Library, this photo has a tree trunk in view on the left hand side and views the library entrance from a distant.
Paul Robeson Library, From the Stairs
Paul Robeson Library, From the Stairs
June 1993
Paul Robeson Library, from the stairs
Pen: Rutgers Libraries
Pen: Rutgers Libraries
2000 - 2009
Red ballpoint pen with the Rutgers University libraries logo and the words "Rutgers University Libraries Better Research! Better Papers! Better grades! Try Searchpath https://searchpath.libraries.rutgers.edu
Performance at Dedication Ceremony
Performance at Dedication Ceremony
February 25, 1991
An unknown man stands center stage, while someone plays piano behind him. others seated on stage look on.
Performance at Dedication Ceremony. Verticle.
Performance at Dedication Ceremony. Verticle.
February 25, 1991
An unknown man stands center stage, arms outstretched
President Lawrence and Paul Robeson Jr. at Library Dedication
President Lawrence and Paul Robeson Jr. at Library Dedication
February 25, 1991
President Francis L. Lawrence and Paul Robeson Jr. shake hands at the library's dedication ceremony.
President Lawrence Speaking at Library Dedication Ceremony
President Lawrence Speaking at Library Dedication Ceremony
February 25, 1991
Laurence Stands behind a podium on stage, giving a speech at the Library Dedication Ceremony
Refreshment Table
Refreshment Table
February 25, 1991
A refreshment table for a party in the Library
Rutgers Beset by Racial Dissent
Rutgers Beset by Racial Dissent
March 12, 1971
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.
Rutgers Honors Dean Hall
Rutgers Honors Dean Hall
March 10, 1969
In the aftermath of the sit-in, Dean Hall was honored during a faculty meeting, during which the demands of the Black students were discussed. Three were partly approved and already underway, one was claimed to already be under academic due process, and one (the renaming of the library to Paul Robeson Library) was partially rejected due to "reservations" from the faculty.
Rutgers Maps Extension of South Jersey Campus
Rutgers Maps Extension of South Jersey Campus
August 15, 1968
The school's extension, which will be used for the law school and a library, has started construction. It mentions future plans for the urban renewal project.
Rutgers--Camden School banners at Dedication Ceremony
Rutgers--Camden School banners at Dedication Ceremony
February 25, 1991
Banners for Rutgers--Camden Law school, Graduate school, School of Business, and College of Arts and Humanities are on display
Speaker at Library Dedication Ceremony
Speaker at Library Dedication Ceremony
February 25, 1991
A man stands behind a podium, on stage, giving a speech at the Library Dedication Ceremony
Steps of Paul Robeson Library
Steps of Paul Robeson Library
Lang, Stephanie
April 16, 2026
The Steps of the Paul Robeson Library in 2026.
String Trio at Party
String Trio at Party
February 25, 1991
A string trio performs in the corner of a room filled with tables set white tablecloths
String Trio at Party 2
String Trio at Party 2
February 25, 1991
A string trio performs in the corner of a room filled with tables set white tablecloths
Studying in the Paul Robeson Library
Studying in the Paul Robeson Library
February 25, 1991
Two men are seated with reading materials inside the Paul Robeson Library. Looks staged.
Three Women at Circulation Services Desk
Three Women at Circulation Services Desk
February 25, 1991
Three women stand at the Circulation desk of the Paul Robeson Library. There are flowers and glasses on the desk.
Trees in Bloom Along Library
Trees in Bloom Along Library
2000 - 2010
Trees alongside Library. 2 people walk by.
Two Men with Refreshments at Library Party
Two Men with Refreshments at Library Party
February 25, 1991
Two men are standing in the library. On the Left, holding a book and a glass. On the right, a small plate.
Uknown Woman Gives Speech at Dedication Ceremony
Uknown Woman Gives Speech at Dedication Ceremony
February 25, 1991
Unknown Woman stands behind the podium on a stage. She's mid-speech. Others look on, seated in the background.
University Libraries Tumbler with Handle
University Libraries Tumbler with Handle
2000 - 2009
White tumbler with handle and blue lid and the words "Rutgers University Libraries" on the side with library logo.
University Libraries Water Bottle
University Libraries Water Bottle
2010 - 2019
Transluscent red water bottle with red push-pull lid and the words "Rutgers University Libraries libraries.rutgers.edu" printed on the side.
Unveiling of "Emerge" sculpture (Larry Kirkland)
Unveiling of "Emerge" sculpture (Larry Kirkland)
February 25, 1991
Officials pull the covering off the sculpture "Emerge" by artist Larry Kirkland. The addition connecting the Paul Robeson Library to the Law Library had not yet been built.
Unveiling Paul Robeson Library Sign
Unveiling Paul Robeson Library Sign
February 25, 1991
President Francis L. Lawrence and Paul Robeson Jr. uncover the new Paul Robeson Library sign at the library's dedication ceremony. Unknown man stands in the background
Vandalism Arrests Continue
Vandalism Arrests Continue
April 10, 1971
This article discusses the vandalism charges against the specific individuals who were involved in the library protest. They include specific names of the indivudials involved.
Viewing Paul Robeson Library Dedication Exhibit
Viewing Paul Robeson Library Dedication Exhibit
February 25, 1991
Person walking past the informative Exhibit on display to commemorate Paul Robeson. Text is illegible.
Woman in Library Office
Woman in Library Office
February 25, 1991
A woman stands in Library workspace. She was a flower pinned to her shirt.