A Letter Affirming the Academic and Civil Rights of Students in 1961

Original Title

A Letter Affirming Academic Freedom and Civil Liberties for Students in 1961

Devised Title

A Letter Affirming the Academic and Civil Rights of Students in 1961

Date

1960--1961

Creator

Florida A&M Student Government Association See all items with this value

Contributor

George W. Gore

Description

A letter released in 1961 affirms the academic freedom and civil liberties of students at colleges and universities. It states that students will not face academic punishment for breaking the law under circumstances but may face civil charges or significant disciplinary actions, ensuring a balance between personal rights and institutional policies.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

HBCU student activism See all items with this value

Civil Rights Movement See all items with this value

Education See all items with this value

Location

Tallahassee

Leon County

Florida

United States of America

Type

Textual document

Medium

Paper

Ink

Measurements

L:28cm x W: 22cm

Format

PDF

HBCU Identifier

AR_0007_001_005_B23_F27

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.FAMU.0318

Rights

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Contributing Institution

Florida A&M University

Source

History of FAMU Collection

Collection

President George W. Gore See all items with this value

Language

English

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