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“Underground” or alternative newspapers, 1967-1970

 File — Folder: 6
Identifier: Folder 6

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The William Buffington Collection of Student Protest papers (1967-1984; .25 cubic feet) documents student protests against U.S. military involvement in Southeast Asia that took place on and off Purdue University Campus. This collection also documents student activism against tuition hikes, as well as the university and police action taken against protestors. Beyond official university correspondence and print journalism, the papers include several editions of campus underground and alternative newspapers, as well as documents from leftist student organizations. Though the collection spans from 1967-1984, most material focuses on the years 1969-1970. Types of materials include: newspapers, clippings, memos, handbills, leaflets, correspondence, lecture notes, and other printed material.

Dates

  • 1967-1970

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection material is in English.

Access Information

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.182 Cubic Feet (One letter-size half-width manuscript box)

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

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