The Walton R. Johnson papers, 1949-2001 ; 1995-1999 (bulk).

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The Walton R. Johnson papers, 1949-2001 ; 1995-1999 (bulk).

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The Walton R. Johnson Papers consist of eleven manuscript boxes containing material that span the years between 1949 and 2001, with a concentration of material dating from 1995 to 1999. The events of the spring of 1995 is the focal point of the collection and is thoroughly documented. The Personal Papers series includes correspondence, drafts of works in progress, newsletters, and research material on Francis Lawrence and Rutgers prior to 1995. The Reaction series contains material that documents the reactions and events of spring 1995. Lawrence's statement on the "genetic hereditary background" of African Americans provoked a storm of debate and protest. Johnson made a determined effort to collect a comprehensive file of the press coverage of the events at Rutgers during the spring of 1995. He also compiled a record of the statements and public responses offered by individuals and organizations involved to the crisis. This material consists of copies of news stories, published reports, meeting minutes, official statements, and correspondence. The Bomb Story series covers the bombing incidents that plagued the University in April and May of 1995 and consists largely of the official FBI report. The Research Material series contains research material compiled by Johnson relating to the premises of the controversial book The Bell Curve (by Herrnstein and Murray) and race relations. A study of minority issues and race related topics form the substantive portion of the research material.

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