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Photographs of Moratorium, 1969 October 15

Gerhard, Jim, 1942-1971

Black and white photographs of events observing Vietnam Moratorium Day, a nationwide day of demonstrations and rallies. Events photographed are in various locations including downtown Amherst and on the Main Quadrangle (also known as the first-year quad). Images show canvassing in town, the passing out of postcards for students and townspeople to fill out and send to President Nixon, and speakers and protesters during the rally that took place on the Amherst Town Common. Photographs also document the organization of students in preparation for canvassing Amherst and nearby towns and crowds gathered in front of the Robert Frost Library watching presenters on the front steps. Individuals photographed include Donald S. Pitkin, Dean Allen, and Leo Marx. The photographer also recorded the names Smith, Clark Kent, Linda, and Mrs. Soltysik. 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 October 15
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 145th Commencement weekend events, related protest, and George Bain's retirement party, 1966 June

Witkowski, Don

Photographs of the 145th Commencement ceremony held on June 3, 1966. Photographed are students, faculty, and honorary degree awardees in academic regalia, the ceremony marshals, and members of the audience. The ceremony takes place in the Alumni Gymnasium and Athletic Complex Quadrangle. Included are photographs of anti-Vietnam War protestors at the ceremony holding signs in promotion of peace and against Robert Strange McNamara, an honorary degree awardee at the ceremony. Also included are photographs of the retirement party held for Professor George W. Bain and other Commencement weekend events. These may include the Amherst Collegium Musicum performance, the annual alumni luncheon, and the Society of the Alumni meeting. Individuals photographed may include Calvin Hastings Plimpton, John F. Boyle, Robert McNamara, George B. Bietzel, Bruce Archibald, Samuel Perkins Hayes, Jr., Harold F. Johnson, Harrison Scott Brown, Robert Morris Morgenthau, Wright Tisdale, Walter Gelhorn, William H. Pritchard, Benjamin H. DeMott, and Paul Howard Douglas.

Photographs of 145th Commencement weekend events, related protest, and George Bain's retirement party, 1966 June
Photographs of the 145th Commencement ceremony and related protest, 1966 June 3

Witkowski, Don

Photographs of the 145th Commencement ceremony held on June 3, 1966. Photographed are students, faculty, and honorary degree awardees in academic regalia, the ceremony marshals, and members of the audience. The ceremony takes place in the Alumni Gymnasium and Athletic Complex Quadrangle. Also included are photographs of anti-Vietnam War protestors at the ceremony holding signs in promotion of peace and against Robert Strange McNamara, an honorary degree awardee at the ceremony. Individuals identified in photographs include Calvin Hastings Plimpton, John F. Boyle, and Robert McNamara. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications).

Photographs of the 145th Commencement ceremony and related protest, 1966 June 3
Photographs of the Bread and Puppet Theatre peace march, 1973 January 19-20

Amherst (Mass.)

Photographs of the Bread and Puppet Theatre leading a peace march and protest in Amherst, Massachusetts. Included are photographs of members of the theater walking with other participants in downtown Amherst and playing instruments, riding a bus, wearing costumes, or holding anti-war protest signs and banners. Also included are photographs of a performance on the street and images of an indoor stage. These photographs are assumed to have been taken by the College Photographer for the Office of Public Affairs (now the Office of Communications). The name of the photographer is unknown.

Photographs of the Bread and Puppet Theatre peace march, 1973 January 19-20