Papers, 1971-1977.

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Papers, 1971-1977.

The papers of Glenn A. Olds, who became Kent State University's seventh president in 1971.

37 record storage boxes (36.5 cubic ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7633854

Kent State University

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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 ...

Olds, Glenn A. (Glenn Alvero), 1921-2006

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Olds was born in Sherwood, Oregon, in 1921 and was a "magna cum laude" graduate of Williamette University in Salem, Oregon. He received his bachelor of divinity degree from Garrett Theological Seminary and his master of arts degree in philosophy from Northwestern University. In 1948 he received his Ph. D. from Yale University and was appointed a member of the DePauw University faculty. In 1951 he joined the University of Denver faculty and also served as chaplain there. He received an "outstandi...