FAMU's Response to Student Civil Rights Demonstrations in 1960

Original Title

FAMU's Response to 1960 Student Demonstrations Balancing Discipline and Order

Devised Title

FAMU's Response to Student Civil Rights Demonstrations in 1960

Date

1960

Creator

George W. Gore See all items with this value

Contributor

George W. Gore

Description

In 1960, following a civil riot, FAMU released a statement addressing student demonstrations. The university faced criticism for suspending two students and placing 30 on strict probation, asserting that the disciplinary actions were essential to restoring order and upholding its standards.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

HBCU leadership See all items with this value

HBCU campus life See all items with this value

Civil rights 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:21.5cm

Format

PDF

HBCU Identifier

AR_0007_001_005_B24_F04

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.FAMU.0322

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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