All Items 8 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 8 Contributor 7 Amherst College 8 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 6 Davis, Asa J. 1 Gifford, Prosser 1 Rosser, William J. 1 Taylor, Donna (Photographer) 1 Ward, John William, 1922-1985 1 show more 2 show fewer Location 3 Amherst 8 Massachusetts 8 United States 1 Topic 14 Photographs 8 Student movements 8 Students 7 Faculty 5 Student strike, 1969 4 Protest movements 3 Vietnam War, 1961-1975 3 Anti-racism 2 Admission 1 Demonstrations 1 Election 1 Funds and scholarships 1 Presidents 1 Student protesters 1 show more 9 show fewer Part Of 1 Amherst College Photographer Records 8 Genre 1 Photographs 8 Subject 16 Amherst College – Photographs 8 Student movements – Massachusetts – Amherst – Photographs 8 Amherst College – Students – Photographs 6 Amherst College – Faculty – Photographs 5 Amherst College – Student strike, 1969 – Photographs 4 Vietnam War, 1961-1975 – Protest movements – Massachusetts – Amherst – Photographs 3 Anti-racism – Massachusetts – Amherst – Photographs 2 Amherst College – Admission – Photographs 1 Amherst College – Funds and scholarships – Photographs 1 Amherst College – Students 1 Davis, Asa J. – Photographs 1 Demonstrations – Massachusetts – Amherst – Photographs 1 Gifford, Prosser – Photographs 1 Presidents – United States – Election – 1968 1 Student protesters – Massachusetts – Amherst – Photographs 1 Ward, John William, 1922-1985 – Photographs 1 show more 11 show fewer Photographs of Black Moratorium, 1969 May 14 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of Black Moratorium, a one-day suspension of classes to allow for College-wide discussion and seminars relating to issues of race relations and Black dissatisfaction. The Moratorium was held thanks to advocacy efforts of the Afro-American Society (later renamed Black Students' Union). Photographed are students, faculty, staff, speakers, and visitors. Individuals photographed include Ralph Ellison, Prosser Gifford, and Calvin Hastings Plimpton. Events photographed are in various locations including in Johnson Chapel, in Valentine Hall, in Porter Lounge of Converse Hall, and in a classroom. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of Black Moratorium, 1969 May 14 Photographs of Moratorium Meeting, 1969 April 30 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of a meeting held in Coolidge Cage of the Alumni Gymnasium & Athletic Complex to vote on remaining proposals resulting from Moratorium, a two-day suspension of classes to allow for College-wide discussion of student grievances over the Vietnam War, race relations, College governance, and coeducation. Photographed are students, faculty, staff, trustees, and other attendees. Calvin Hastings Plimpton is among those photographed. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of Moratorium Meeting, 1969 April 30 Photographs of Moratorium, 1969 April 29 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of Moratorium, a two-day suspension of classes to allow for College-wide discussion of student grievances over the Vietnam War, race relations, College governance, and coeducation. Photographed are students, faculty, staff, trustees, and other attendees. Events photographed are in various locations including on the Main Quadrangle (also known as the first-year quad), outside of Valentine Hall, in the Faculty Service Center, in front of Converse Hall, in the Cole Assembly Room of Converse, and in Coolidge Cage in the Alumni Gymnasium & Athletic Complex. Individuals photographed may include John William Ward, Prosser Gifford, John Mudge, John Ratte, Carroll Westfall, Kim Townsend, Calvin Hastings Plimpton, and Eugene S. Wilson. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of Moratorium, 1969 April 29 Photographs of Moratorium, 1969 April 28 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Photographs of Moratorium, a two-day suspension of classes to allow for College-wide discussion of student grievances over the Vietnam War, race relations, College governance, and coeducation. Photographed are students, faculty, staff, trustees, photographers, and videographers. Events photographed are in various locations including outside the front of Robert Frost Library, in the Main Quadrangle (also known as the first-year quad), outside of Arms Music Center, and in front of Converse Hall. Individuals photographed may include Oliver Boutwell Merrill, Eugene S. Wilson, and Leo Marx. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of Moratorium, 1969 April 28 Photographs of Vote With Your Feet demonstration, 1968 November 5 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Photographs of a Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) sponsored "Vote With Your Feet" rally protesting the 1968 United States presidential election. Photographed are student protestors, including musicians, outside on the steps of Converse Hall. Several demonstrators have protest signs, and a banner in the background reads "Liberated." These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of Vote With Your Feet demonstration, 1968 November 5 Photographs of the Committee for Change open meeting, 1968 April 26 Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971 Black and white photographs of an open meeting held in front of Converse Hall organized by the "Committee for Change" and regarding student power in decision-making at Amherst College. Photographed are two people speaking on the steps of Converse and students and other attendees. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). Jim Gerhard was the College Photographer from the mid-1960s to 1971. Photographs of the Committee for Change open meeting, 1968 April 26 Photographs of signs promoting need-blind admissions policies, October 1991 Taylor, Donna (Photographer) Photographs of protest signs and banners promoting need-blind admissions policies and financial aid at Amherst College. Signs and banners are located on doors, windows, and exterior walls of various campus buildings including Stearns Hall. Signs include messages such as "See the NEED for blind," "Keep Amherst Need Blind," and "How homogenous can we get?" These photographs were taken by D.T.; it has been determined that D.T. refers to Donna Taylor. Photographs of signs promoting need-blind admissions policies, October 1991 Photographs of the Day of Concern, 1972 May 9 Rosser, William J. Photographs of events held on the Day of Concern, a moratorium to examine assumptions, neglect, and racism that was organized by the Afro-American Society (later renamed as the Black Students' Union). Photographs include images of students, faculty, and administrators primarily inside Johnson Chapel. Identifiable individuals in the photographs include John William Ward, Prosser Gifford, and Asa J. Davis. Photographs of the Day of Concern, 1972 May 9
