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Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center records

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Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center records

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Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center records

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  • Repository: Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
  • Title: Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center records
  • Inclusive Date(s): 1970-2014
  • Bulk Date(s): 2009-2013
  • Author: Finding aid prepared by Rennie Greenfield, April 2016
  • Creation: Finding aid encoded by Rennie Greenfield using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2016
  • Origination: Kent State University. May 4 Visitors Center
  • Extent: 6.5 cubic feet (5 record storage boxes and 2 flat oversize boxes)
  • Physical Location: 11th floor (May 4 Collection, Boxes 222-228)
  • Finding Aid Identifier: OhKeUSC0175
  • Abstract: These records chronicle the efforts to establish and build the May 4 Visitors Center at Kent State University. They show the evolution of the museum's content and building design (also known as the script) as well as the audio visual materials used (also known as the media production). Additionally, these records contain the feedback solicited from various groups during the process and the efforts to obtain funding for the project.
  • Revision(s):
  • April 2017 - Revised
  • Language(s): The records are in English

History of the Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center

After years of effort by a team of dedicated individuals, the May 4 Visitors Center opened its doors in May of 2013 with filmmaker Oliver Stone and PBS news anchor Gwen Ifill participating as part of the dedication ceremony. A project years in the making, the center uses a range of audio visual materials (media production) to tell the story of the months leading up to the Kent State Shootings, the events of May 4, 1970, and the historical impact felt in the aftermath. Faculty, administrators, students, community members, veterans, and humanities scholars worked together with local historians to determine the museum's content and design the Visitors Center, a process known as script writing. Feedback was solicited from all circles through public forums and focus groups. The project was made possible by a 300,000 dollar grant from the National Endowment of the Humanities and by a combined 667,000 dollars in funding from all 16 deans from every Kent State campus and college. The design firm of Gallagher and Associates worked with Kent State to design the displays. Exhibits were constructed by Exhibit Concepts, Inc. Laura Davis and Carole Barbato along with GTOO Media produced a film titled, "A Turning Point" which shows on a loop in the center's second gallery. The film won the Golden Eagle Award from the Council on International Non Theatrical Events in 2013. The Visitors Center also received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Ohio Local History Alliance (OLHA) in 2014. The Visitors Center is located in room 101 of Taylor Hall, 300 Midway Drive on the Kent State Campus.

Scope and Content

This collection contains materials from the May 4 Visitors Center from its conception to its opening and operation. There are building and design plans showing multiple revisions throughout the process. Likewise, the original script (a literal representation of every item in the museum and its placement) for the museum and the many revisions that followed are represented as well. There are also materials from the May 4 walking tour, the media production for the museum, the various meetings and consultations throughout the process, and news clippings regarding the center. Additionally, there are items from several grant proposals and efforts to fund the center.

Statement of Arrangement

This collection has been arranged into the following nine series:
  • Series 1: Exhibition Scripts
  • Series 2: Grant Proposals
  • Series 3: Building Designs and Plans
  • Series 4: Vendor Information: Gallagher and Associates Design
  • Series 5: Media Production
  • Series 6: Development of the Visitors Center
  • Sub-Series 1: Public Feedback Fourms
  • Sub-Series 2: Scholars Meetings
  • Sub-Series 3: Kent Team Meeting
  • Sub-Series 4: Consultations
  • Series 7: Walking Tour
  • Series 8: Clippings
  • Series 9: Visitors Center Dedication
  • Series 10: Student Projects Related to Visitors Center Development


Restrictions on Access

Some information included in this collection is restricted due to the presence of information protected by privacy laws. This information has been redacted where present on documents in the collection. Un-redacted originals, in all cases, have been retained by Special Collections and Archives.

Preferred Citation

Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center records. May 4 Collection. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Subject Headings
The following subjects are found in this collection:

  • Subjects:
  • Kent State Shootings, Kent, Ohio, 1970
  • Kent State Shootings, Kent, Ohio, 1970--Anniversaries, etc.
  • Kent State University--Buildings--History
  • Student movements - Ohio - Kent
  • May 4 Memorial (Kent, Ohio)
  • Kent State University. May 4 Visitors Center
  • Kent State University. Taylor Hall
  • Persons:
  • Davis, Laura L.
  • Lewis, Jerry M. (Jerry Middleton), 1937-
  • Organizations/Corporations:
  • Kent State University. May 4 Task Force
  • Functions:
  • Universities and colleges--Administration
  • Places:
  • Kent (Ohio)
  • Material Types:
  • Administrative records
  • Announcements
  • Architectural drawings (visual works)
  • Audiovisual materials
  • Brochures
  • Budgets
  • Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
  • Contracts
  • Correspondence
  • Fliers (printed matter)
  • Grant proposals
  • Proposals
  • Questionnaires


Detailed Description of the Collection

Series 1: Exhibition Scripts, 2008-2012
  • Scope and Content
  • A museum script tells the story of the exhibition from entrance to exit much the way a film script tells the story of a movie from start to finish. It includes a description of every item on display and its placement in the collection as it would appear to a visitor walking through the displays.
  • Box 222 / Folder 1
  • Conceptual Outline: Permanent Exhibit, April 10, 2008
  • Box 222 / Folder 2
  • Content Outline: Permanent Exhibit, September 1, 2009
  • Box 222 / Folder 3
  • Preliminary Exhibit Outline for Discussion, October 12, 2009
  • Box 222 / Folder 4
  • Exhibit Storyline, October 21, 2009
  • Box 222 / Folder 5
  • Exhibit Outline for Approval: Draft, November 4, 2009
  • Box 222 / Folder 6
  • Exhibit Outline: Draft 2, November 24, 2009
  • Box 222 / Folder 7
  • Exhibit Outline: Draft 3, December 7, 2009
  • Box 222 / Folder 8
  • May 4 Exhibit Big Ideas, December 15, 2009
  • Box 222 / Folder 9
  • Exhibit Outline for Approval, December 15, 2009
  • Box 222 / Folder 10
  • Exhibit Outline for Approval, December 17, 2009
  • Box 222 / Folder 11
  • Exhibit Outline for Approval, January 5, 2010
  • Box 222 / Folder 12
  • Draft Script #1, March 25, 2010
  • Box 222 / Folder 13
  • Exhibit Script Draft (2 copies), June 30, 2010
  • Box 222 / Folder 14
  • Exhibit Script Draft (Master Copy), September-October 2010
  • Box 222 / Folder 15
  • Exhibit Script Master Copy, November 18, 2010
  • Box 222 / Folder 16
  • Exhibit Script Master Copy (laptop), November 29, 2010
  • Box 222 / Folder 17
  • Exhibit Script Master Copy (laptop), December 3, 2010
  • Box 222 / Folder 18
  • Exhibit Script, January 3, 2011
  • Box 222 / Folder 19
  • Exhibit Script, February 2011
  • Box 222 / Folder 20
  • Exhibit Script Master Copy, March 15, 2011
  • Box 222 / Folder 21
  • Exhibit Script Master Copy, April 11, 2011
  • Box 222 / Folder 22
  • Exhibit Script Master Copy 3 Review Copy, June 29, 2011
  • Box 222 / Folder 23
  • Exhibit Script Master Copy, December 12, 2011
  • Box 222 / Folder 24
  • Exhibit Script Master Copy (1 of 2), February 13, 2012
  • Box 222 / Folder 25
  • Exhibit Script Master Copy (2 of 2), February 13, 2012
  • Box 222 / Folder 26
  • Exhibit Script Master Copy, February 14, 2012
  • Box 222 / Folder 27
  • Exhibit Script Master Copy, March 9, 2012
  • Box 222 / Folder 28
  • Exhibit Script Master Copy, March 30, 2012
  • Box 222 / Folder 29
  • Exhibit Script Mast Copy (updated), May 18, 2012
  • Box 222 / Folder 30
  • Exhibit Script Addendum Gallery 3 Reactions Wall, August 2, 2012
  • Box 223 / Folder 1
  • Jerry Lewis Review of Exhibit Script Master Copy, October 6, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 2
  • Reviewer Comments and Suggestions (1 of 2), 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 3
  • Reviewer Comments and Suggestions (2 of 2), 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 4
  • Reviewer Comments: "The Price of Freedom", undated
  • Box 223 / Folder 5
  • Reviewer Comments: Vietnam War Pillar, undated
  • Box 223 / Folder 6
  • Evaluation Form Sample Copy, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 7
  • Bernard, Billy. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 8
  • Bowers, Michael. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 9
  • Clark, Laura. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 10
  • Colello, Amber. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 11
  • Cooper, Mallory. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 12
  • Davis, Elizabeth. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 13
  • Farris, Amanda. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 14
  • Filzer, Noah. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 15
  • Foraker, Brianna. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 16
  • Gordon, Krysta. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 17
  • Guzio, Matt. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 18
  • Hamilton, Nicole. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 19
  • Hutchinson, Matt. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 20
  • Jones, Dyson. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 21
  • Kapler, Rebecca. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 22
  • Kazimer, Rachel. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 23
  • Kokandy, Dave. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 24
  • Lab, Logan. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 25
  • Lahau, Ron. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 26
  • Libby, Alyssa. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 27
  • Marrow, Jim. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 28
  • Nagy, Cathy. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 29
  • Newell, Ricardo. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 30
  • Pifer, Katie. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 31
  • Psurny, Brittany. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 32
  • Putka, Dave. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 33
  • Rager, Stephanie. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 34
  • Reed, Byrum. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 35
  • Richardson, Allen. Evaluation Form, 2010
  • Box 223 / Folder 36
  • Sammons, Kate. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 37
  • Shelton, Crystol. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 38
  • Thomas, Michille. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 39
  • Vakeva, Mary Amanda. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 40
  • Williams, CJ. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 41
  • Willis, Amanda. Evaluation Form, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 42
  • Winter, Jay. Evaluation Form, 2011

Series 2: Grant Proposals, 2006-2013
  • Box 223 / Folder 43
  • "Site of Protest, Site of Mourning, Site of Change: Kent State 1970 and American Culture" NEH Grant Final Copy, 2006-2007
  • Box 223 / Folder 44
  • "Site of Protest, Site of Mourning, Site of Change: Kent State 1970 and American Culture" NEH Grant Supplemental Materials, 2006-2007
  • Box 223 / Folder 45
  • "The Meaning of May 4 then and Now: A Public History Visitors Center at Kent State" NEH Grant Final Copy, 2008-2009
  • Box 223 / Folder 46
  • "The Meaning of May 4 then and Now: A Public History Visitors Center at Kent State"NEH Grant Supplemental Materials, 2008-2009
  • Box 223 / Folder 47
  • The Colombe Foundation: Proteus Fund to Promote Peace, 2009
  • Box 223 / Folder 48
  • Herb Block Foundation: Defending Basic Freedoms Program, 2009
  • Box 223 / Folder 49
  • Save Our History: Remembering 1970, 2009
  • Box 223 / Folder 50
  • "The Human Face, The Living Voice of History: making Meaning of May 4" Ohio Humanities Council. Final Copy, Drafts, Budget, 2009
  • Box 223 / Folder 51
  • "The Human Face, The Living Voice of History: Making Meaning of May 4" Ohio Humanities Council Supplemental Materials, 2009
  • Box 223 / Folder 52
  • "Remember the Past, Shape the Future: May 4, 1970" NEH Grant Proposal, 2009-2010
  • Box 223 / Folder 53
  • "Remember the Past, Shape the Future: May 4, 1970" NEH Guidelines and Budget, 2009-2010
  • Box 223 / Folder 54
  • "Making Meaning of May 4th: the Kent State Shootings in American History" NEH Grant Proposal, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 55
  • "Making Meaning of May 4th: the Kent State Shootings in American History" NEH Guidelines and Budget, 2011-2012
  • Box 223 / Folder 56
  • "Making Meaning of May 4th: the Kent State Shootings in American History" NEH Supplemental Materials, 2011
  • Box 223 / Folder 57
  • "Making Meaning of May 4th: the Kent State Shootings in American History" NEH Reports, 2011-2013

Series 3: Building Designs and Plans, 2002-2013
  • Box 224 / Folder 1
  • Taylor Hall Floor Plans from the Office of the University Architect, April 2002
  • Box 224 / Folder 2
  • Taylor Hall Renovations to First Floor and Library, August 2007-September 2007
  • Box 224 / Folder 3
  • Nordquist Sign Company: Custom Fabricated Cabinet, January 2009
  • Box 224 / Folder 4
  • Gallagher and Associates Design Plans, March 31, 2009
  • Box 224 / Folder 5
  • Gallagher and Associates: Concept, October 21, 2009
  • Box 224 / Folder 6
  • Gallagher and Associates Design Plans, April 6, 2010
  • Box 224 / Folder 7
  • Gallagher and Associates Design Plans, November 11, 2011
  • Box 224 / Folder 8
  • Gallagher and Associates Design Plans, December 16, 2011
  • Box 224 / Folder 9
  • Gallagher and Associates -- Revision 1 Submittal, January 31, 2012
  • Box 224 / Folder 10
  • Gallagher and Associates Design Plans, January 31, 2012
  • Box 225 / Folder 1
  • Shop Drawings for May 4 Visitors Centerby Exhibit Concepts, February 17, 2012
  • Scope and Content
  • Shop Drawings are a set of drawings produced by the contractor that show designs for cabinets and other museum components used in displays.
  • Box 225 / Folder 2
  • Shop Drawings for May 4 Visitors Center by Exhibit Design (Revisions), April 20, 2012
  • Box 225 / Folder 3
  • Eight Panels Showing the Working Design for the May 4 Visitors Center by Gallagher and Associates, April 6, 2010

Series 4: Vendor Information: Gallagher and Associates Design, 2007-2010
  • Box 226 / Folder 1
  • Exhibit Design Project Phases Overview, Schedule, and Proposal, 2007-2010
  • Box 226 / Folder 2
  • Script Phase Preparation Recommendations, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 3
  • Estimates and Contracts, 2008-2010
  • Box 226 / Folder 4
  • Promotional Booklet, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 5
  • Samples of Potential Screen Options, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 6
  • Fact Finding Trip to Washington D.C., 2007-2009
  • Box 226 / Folder 7
  • Correspondence Regarding Washington D.C. Visit, 2007

Series 5: Media Production, 1971-2013
  • Scope and Content
  • Media production encompasses all of the audio, visual, writing, and producing that goes into creating museum content. In this case, it includes all of the visuals used in the Visitors Center: the sound clips and music, the video production for the film "A Turing Point," and the artistic renderings of all of the museum's historical content.
  • Box 226 / Folder 8
  • Kent State Visitors Center Workshop Meeting, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 9
  • Ray Charles AV-1 Intro Theater, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 10
  • Narrative Copyscript, August 10, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 11
  • MFA Acting Students May 4 Voiceover Project, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 12
  • May 4 Visitors Center Exhibit Story Line, October 20, 2009
  • Box 226 / Folder 13
  • Objects and Artifacts for the May 4 Visitors Center Permanent Exhibit, 2010
  • Box 226 / Folder 14
  • Suggested AV Hardware List for Visitors Center, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 15
  • Visitors Center Brochure Edits with Notes, 2013
  • Box 226 / Folder 16
  • Reference Videoclips Supplied by Vendor, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 17
  • May 4 Voices Excerpts for Consideration in Visitors Center Exhibit, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 18
  • Video Outtakes for May 4 Visitors Center, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 19
  • Contract Information on May 4 Photographs/Newspapers, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 20
  • Concept Art, 2010
  • Box 226 / Folder 21
  • Photo Clearances Other than Gallery 2, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 22
  • Howard Ruffner Photographs (copies), 2012
  • Restrictions on Use
  • Photographs are for research use only. Permission from copyright holder(s) must be obtained for any other use, including publication.
  • Box 226 / Folder 23
  • May 4 Top of the Commons Slides (copies), undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 24
  • Gallery 1 and Gallery 2 Film Review Notes, 2012
  • Scope and Content
  • All of the following gallery files contain descriptions of the various audio and visual elements included in their respective sections of the museum. They are arranged thematically and contain detailed run downs of each individual photograph, sound clip, video, or graphic used.
  • Box 226 / Folder 25
  • Gallery 1: The Context -- Segment Options, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 26
  • Gallery 1: Vietnam, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 27
  • Gallery 1: Generation Gap, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 28
  • Gallery 1: Social Justice, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 29
  • Gallery 1: Polaroid Photos (copies), undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 30
  • Gallery 1: Plaintiff's Exhibit Photographs (copies), undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 31
  • Gallery 1: AV Treatment, February 14, 2012
  • Scope and Content
  • Treatments describe the continuing evolution of the museum as it moves from its script toward final production. They are more than an outline of materials and often include a rough description of the audio and visual elements to be used much like a story board for a film production.
  • Box 226 / Folder 32
  • Gallery 1: AV Treatment, April 5, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 33
  • Gallery 1: AV Revised Treatment, March 28, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 34
  • Gallery 2: Film Final Edits, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 35
  • Gallery 2: Feedback on Revised Film, February 2013
  • Box 226 / Folder 36
  • Gallery 2: Stringer with KSU Comments, June 18, 2012
  • Scope and Content
  • A Stringer is a second by second detailed breakdown of a film's content. It is the step completed after a script and a treatment are produced that describes exactly the images, dialog, and audio to be used for production.
  • Box 226 / Folder 37
  • Gallery 2: Stringer New KSU Revisions, July 3, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 38
  • Gallery 2: Stringer, July 18, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 39
  • Gallery 2: Stringer, August 27, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 40
  • Gallery 2: AV Film Edit Script, June 7, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 41
  • Gallery 2: Film Master Punch List, November 2012
  • Scope and Content
  • A Punch List is a document prepared near the end of a project that describes work that needs to be finished before the end of the project. It contains notes, timetables, and action items that help organize the final stages of a project.
  • Box 226 / Folder 42
  • Gallery 2: Film Permission Clearances, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 43
  • Gallery 2: Photos Used in Film, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 44
  • Gallery 2: Review and preliminary AV Treatment, January 29, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 45
  • Gallery 3: Reaction Wall, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 46
  • Gallery 3: Audio Wall, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 47
  • Gallery 3: Reaction Wall and Response Stations Styleframes, June 2012
  • Scope and Content
  • The Styleframes in this case are options the Visitors Center considered during the production of its visual media. These frames are included in the museum's third gallery and show the various choices provided by the GTOO Media Production Company.
  • Box 226 / Folder 48
  • Gallery 3: Contributors, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 49
  • Gallery 3: Reaction Station Assets, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 50
  • Gallery 3: Kiosk Headings, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 51
  • Film Treatment, December 14, 2011
  • Box 226 / Folder 52
  • Film Treatment Version 2, January 24, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 53
  • Film Treatment Version 4, March 27, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 54
  • Film Treatment Version 5, April 4, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 55
  • KSU Elements Status Grid, 2011-2012
  • Scope and Content
  • This Status Grid is a spreadsheet that shows the vendors, clearance status, cost, and payment of the various elements assembled by GTOO Media Production Company. It is a detailed breakdown of audio visual materials used, where they originated from, and their associated costs and permissions.
  • Box 226 / Folder 56
  • Permissions and Licensing, 2011-2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 57
  • Background Research, 2007-2011
  • Box 226 / Folder 58
  • Media Release Form, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 59
  • Proofreading and Style Guidelines, 2012-2013
  • Box 226 / Folder 60
  • Flyers, Brochures, and Publications, 2009-2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 61
  • List of Media Production One time Costs and Vendors, 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 62
  • Waypoint (Storyboards) 1: Visitors Center, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 63
  • Waypoint (Storyboards) 2: ROTC, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 64
  • Waypoint (Storyboards) 3: Victory Bell, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 65
  • Waypoint (Storyboards) 4: Top of Commons, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 66
  • Waypoint (Storyboards) 5: Pagoda, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 67
  • Waypoint (Storyboards) 6: Parking Lot, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 68
  • Waypoint (Storyboards) 7: May 4, undated
  • Box 226 / Folder 69
  • Correspondence Regarding Audio Visual Production for May 4 Visitors Center, December 2009-November 2012
  • Box 226 / Folder 70
  • DVD: Meet the Designers of the May 4 Visitors Center, 2013
  • Box 226 / Folder 71
  • DVD: The Place of May 4 and The May 4 Visitors Center in American History, 2013
  • Box 226 / Folder 72
  • CD: School of Visual Communication and Design Samples, undated
  • Scope and Content
  • These are digital samples from the School of Visual Communication and Design at Kent State University submitted to the Visitors Center for possible contract work. The Center ultimately decided to use GTOO Media Production and Design but did consider other bids from the School of Visual Communication and Design at the time.

Series 6: Development and Feedback: Visitors Center Forums, 1995-2013

Sub-Series 1: Public Feedback Forums, 2007-2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 1
  • May 4 Visitors Center Foundation Document, March, 2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 2
  • Vision, Mission, and Objectives, November, 2007
  • Box 227 / Folder 3
  • May 4 Visitors Center Content Outline Final Draft, 2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 4
  • Schedules and Goals, 2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 5
  • Publicity and Outreach, 2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 6
  • University Conversation, April, 2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 7
  • Community Conversation, April, 2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 8
  • Feedback, 2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 9
  • Comments Posted on recordpub.com, 2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 10
  • Notes, undated
  • Box 227 / Folder 11
  • Correspondence, February, 2009-March, 2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 12
  • On Campus Feedback - Sharing Your Thoughts, 2009

Sub-Series 2: Scholars Meetings, 2007-2010
  • Box 227 / Folder 13
  • Visitors Center Scholar Weekend, February 2009-March 2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 14
  • Foundation Documents and Content Outline, 2009-2010
  • Box 227 / Folder 15
  • May 4 Chronology for Scholars Workshop, undated
  • Box 227 / Folder 16
  • Rough Edit Transcript for May 4 Scholars Meeting, February, 2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 17
  • Scholars Discussions, February, 2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 18
  • Museum Display Ideas and Notes, 2009
  • Scope and Content
  • These are brochures and other promotional materials from museums around the country similar in size and scope to the Visitors Center used in the scholars meeting to generate ideas.

Sub-Series 3: Kent Team Meeting, 1995-2013
  • Scope and Content
  • These materials were gathered from several years of research into the Kent State shootings and used for the Kent team Meeting which took place in the fall of 2009.
  • Box 227 / Folder 19
  • Proposal for a May 4 Visitors Center, 2006-2008
  • Box 227 / Folder 20
  • May 4 Visitors Center Revised Proposal, 2006
  • Box 227 / Folder 21
  • Sarah Lund-Goldstein Visitors Center Proposals, 2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 22
  • May 4 Visitors Center: Vision, Mission, and Objectives, 2007
  • Box 227 / Folder 23
  • Agendas, Minutes, and Notes, 2007-2010
  • Box 227 / Folder 24
  • May 4 Visitors Center Meeting, September 16, 2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 25
  • Correspondence from Provost Regarding Funding, 2007
  • Box 227 / Folder 26
  • Feasibility Committee Request: Preserving the May 4 Site as an Historic Landmark, 1995
  • Box 227 / Folder 27
  • Thank You Lists, undated
  • Scope and Content
  • These lists are the only known compilation of all the people who worked to create the Visitors Center.
  • Box 227 / Folder 28
  • 40th Anniversary May 4 Marketing and Communications, undated
  • Box 227 / Folder 29
  • Jerry Lewis and Thomas R. Hensley "Inquire, Learn, Reflect - A May 4 Visitors Center", 2007
  • Box 227 / Folder 30
  • Letters in Support of the Visitors Center, 2006
  • Box 227 / Folder 31
  • Exhibit Design Project Phases Overview, undated
  • Box 227 / Folder 32
  • May 4 Site Correspondence, Notes, and Maps, 2000-2006
  • Box 227 / Folder 33
  • Visitors Center Correspondence, 2007
  • Box 227 / Folder 34
  • Benchmarking for the May 4 Visitors Center, undated

Sub-Series 4: Consultations, 2000-2010
  • Box 227 / Folder 35
  • Proposals for a May 4 Visitors Center, 2007-2010
  • Box 227 / Folder 36
  • Visitors Center Review Process, July, 2011
  • Box 227 / Folder 37
  • University Conversation, April, 2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 38
  • Visitors Center Meetings, 2007-2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 39
  • Consultant Review, January, 2010
  • Box 227 / Folder 40
  • Work Plan for May 4 Visitors Center Implementation, 2011-2012
  • Box 227 / Folder 41
  • Evaluation of May 4 Visitors Center Exhibit Walkthrough - Surveys, 2010
  • Box 227 / Folder 42
  • Reviewers Evaluation Form, Summer, 2010
  • Box 227 / Folder 43
  • Reviewer Response Sheet, April, 2012
  • Box 227 / Folder 44
  • Scholar Revisions Spring 2012, April, 2012
  • Box 227 / Folder 45
  • Exhibit Plan with Reviewer Comments, 2009-2010
  • Box 227 / Folder 46
  • "What Happened on May 4th" Film Treatment Version 5 based on March 30 Revisions (Reviewer's Copy), April, 2012
  • Box 227 / Folder 47
  • Gallery Audio Visual Treatment with Scholars' Revisions, 2012
  • Box 227 / Folder 48
  • NEH Scholar Consultants, 2008-2012
  • Box 227 / Folder 49
  • Research Materials, undated
  • Box 227 / Folder 50
  • Articles by Don Mitchell, 2005
  • Box 227 / Folder 51
  • Notes, 2007-2008
  • Box 227 / Folder 52
  • Correspondence: Consulting on May 4 Projects (1 of 2), 2006-2008
  • Box 227 / Folder 53
  • Correspondence: Consulting on May 4 Projects (2 of 2), 2010-2012
  • Box 227 / Folder 54
  • Review of the May 4 Visitors Center Script, November, 2007-November 2011
  • Box 227 / Folder 55
  • May 4 Visitors Center Fundraising, 2000-2009
  • Box 227 / Folder 56
  • Feedback on May 4 Walking Tour Documentary, undated

Series 7: Walking Tour, 2009-2010
  • Box 228 / Folder 1
  • Historic Site Walking Tour Dedication and Brochure, 2010
  • Box 228 / Folder 2
  • Audio Script First Draft, October 19, 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 3
  • Audio Script Working Draft, November 5, 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 4
  • Audio Script Working Draft, November 6, 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 5
  • Audio Script Main Draft, November 8, 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 6
  • Audio Script Draft, November 19, 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 7
  • Audio Script Draft, December 7, 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 8
  • Audio Script Final, January 9, 2010
  • Box 228 / Folder 9
  • Trail Markers -- Drafts, 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 10
  • Trail Marker Drafts -- Feedback, 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 11
  • Trail Markers -- Final Copies, undated
  • Box 228 / Folder 12
  • Budget for Trail Markers, January 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 13
  • Outline of April 30 - May 4, 1970 - Chronology with Notes, 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 14
  • May 4 Site Walking Tour Timeline, 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 15
  • Site Plan, December 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 16
  • Site Maps, undated

Series 8: Clippings, 2006-2013
  • Box 228 / Folder 17
  • Clippings, 2006-2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 18
  • Clippings, 2012
  • Box 228 / Folder 19
  • Clippings, 2013
  • Box 228 / Folder 20
  • Clippings, undated

Series 9: Visitors Center Dedication, 2013
  • Box 228 / Folder 21
  • Information Packet Given Out at the Dedication, undated
  • Box 228 / Folder 22
  • Oliver Stone Panel Event, 2013
  • Box 228 / Folder 23
  • Gwen Ifill Panel Event, 2013
  • Box 228 / Folder 24
  • Gwen Ifill Visit, 2013
  • Box 228 / Folder 25
  • Todd Diacon Remarks, 2013
  • Box 228 / Folder 26
  • Lester Lefton Remarks, 2013
  • Box 228 / Folder 27
  • DVD: Dedication of the May 4 Visitors Center, "History and Memory in Film", 2013
  • Box 228 / Folder 28
  • Planning (for Dedication events), 2013

Series 10: Student Projects Related to Visitors Center Development, 2009-2012
  • Box 228 / Folder 29
  • Student Projects: Correspondence Regarding Expository Prose Class Projects, 2009
  • Scope and Content
  • Memo from Gerry Winter, Writing Program Coordinator to Laura Davis about student projects completed for an Expository Prose class which were related to the development of the Visitor Center and prepared by students as possible outreach and educational content that might be utilized in some way by the Center.
  • Box 228 / Folder 30
  • Student Projects: Calabrese, Elizabeth. "Brochures on Slain Students", 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 31
  • Student Projects: Crader, David. "Training of the Ohio National Guard", 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 32
  • Student Projects: Hennessy, Nicole. "The Minds of Revolution", 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 33
  • Student Projects: Paumier, Brianne. "The Shots that Changed a Nation", 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 34
  • Student Projects: Smith, Rachel. "Art Made as a Response to May 4th", 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 35
  • Student Projects: Sulhan, Erica. "Kent State Shootings", 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 36
  • Student Projects: Tosadu, Samantha. "The Shaping of May 4th 1970", 2009
  • Box 228 / Folder 37
  • Student Projects: Katona, Brian. Internship Report and Reflection, 2012
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