Collection on John Gates controversy, 1958.

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Collection on John Gates controversy, 1958.

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This collection contains transcripts, news releases, and news clippings from the 1958 controversy over editor of the Daily Worker and communist John Gates' invitation to speak at a student-sponsored event at Southern Methodist University. The Gates invitation and forum received much coverage in the local and state press, examples of which are in this collection. Transcripts from the event -- opening comments, and the question and answer period -- are also included.

1 oversize box (1 linear foot)

Southern Methodist University DeGolyer Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7563287

Southern Methodist University DeGolyer Library

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Southern Methodist University.

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Shared governance had a short life at SMU. The concept was popular from initial research forays into its feasibility for the university in the 1960s until the death of the University Assembly in 1975. The University Assembly grew increasingly unpopular with the SMU faculty over time. From the guide to the University Assembly of Southern Methodist University records SMU 2010. 0421., 1968-1975, (Southern Methodist University Archives, DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University) ...

Gates, John, 1913-1992

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