Records, 1994-1996 (bulk 1994-1995).

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Records, 1994-1996 (bulk 1994-1995).

The collection contains the papers of the Kent State University May 4 25th Anniversary Coordinating Committee, as well as some documents from the Symposium Committee. Included are typical committee-related documents such as minutes of meetings, membership rosters, and correspondence. The collection also includes clippings, press releases, applications for funding, and events schedules and program.

1 record storage box (.50 cubic ft.).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7430660

Kent State University

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Kent State University. May 4 25th Anniversary Coordinating Committee.

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The Kent State University May 4 25th Anniversary Coordinating Committee was formed in 1994 "to coordinate, on behalf of the University community, a series of commemorative programs during Spring Semester 1995, with particular emphasis on the week of April 30 to May 7, to mark the milestone 25th anniversary of the events of May 4, 1970, in a manner that is healing, respectful, and inclusive and consistent with the University mission" (excerpted from the committee's mission statement, found in fol...

Kent state university

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The 20th Commemoration of the Kent State shootings, held in 1990, remains one of the largest-attended of all the annual gatherings. Preparations had begun a few years in advance, culminating in the creation of the May 4 20th Anniversary Commission, at the behest of President Michael Schwartz, in 1989. The Commission's recommendations included the establishment of a platform party and a list of speakers and events. In addition, the May 4 Memorial, designed by Bruno Ast, was formally dedicated at ...