Moratoria papers, 1969-1970 / Amherst College.

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Moratoria papers, 1969-1970 / Amherst College.

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Clippings, printed matter, photographs and administrative records related to four separate moratoria held at Amherst College from April 1969 to May 1970 to protest current events and explore issues of the Vietnam War, race relations and other social ills, particularly with regard to the College's role in them.

3 archive boxes (1.5 linear ft.)

Amherst College. Library

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Amherst College

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Founded in 1821, Amherst College developed out of the secondary school Amherst Academy. The college was originally suggested as an alternative to Williams College, which was struggling to stay open. Although Williams survived, Amherst was formed and diverged into its own institution....