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May 4 20th Commemoration records
Special Collections and Archives
May 4 20th Commemoration records
Special Collections and Archives
May 4 20th Commemoration records
- Repository: Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
- Title: May 4 20th Commemoration records
- Inclusive Date(s): 1985-1991
- Bulk Date(s): 1990-1991
- Author: Finding aid prepared by Kristin Cole
- Creation: Finding aid encoded by Anita Clary using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2017
- Origination: Kent State University
- Extent: 1 cubic feet (1 record storage box)
- Physical Location: 12th floor (May 4 Collection, Box 105)
- Finding Aid Identifier: OhKeUSC0187
- Abstract: The collection contains records related to the May 4 20th Commemoration, which occurred in 1990, and includes correspondence, press releases, programs, and other documents.
- Revision(s):
- July 2017 - Revised by Anita Clary
- Language(s): The records are in English
History of May 4 20th Commemoration
The 20th Commemoration of the shootings on May 4, 1970 remains one of the largest attended of all the annual gatherings. Preparations began a few years in advance, culminating in the official creation of the May 4 20th Anniversary Commission, at the behest of President Michael Schwartz, in 1989. Among other obligations, the Commission issued a report with recommendations for the Commemoration. These recommendations included the establishment of a platform party and a list of possible speakers and events for May 4, 1990. In addition, the May 4 Memorial, designed by Bruno Ast, was formally dedicated at the 20th Commemoration on May 4, 1990.
Scope and Content
The collection contains materials pertaining to the 20th Commemoration of the Kent State shootings that occurred on May 4, 1970. These materials include correspondence, Memorial Dedication Ceremony documents, periodicals, press releases, a photograph and bio for George McGovern who spoke at the Commemoration, programs for various events, and other documents.
Statement of Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Related Material
Records from other May 4 commemoration events may be found in the following collections: Jerry M. Lewis Papers; Annual May 4 Commemoration Records; May 4 25th Anniversary Coordinating Committee Records; 30th May 4 Commemoration Committee Records.
Preferred Citation
May 4 20th Commemoration 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 -- Anniversaries, etc.
- Kent State Memorial (Kent, Ohio)
- Kent State Shootings, Kent, Ohio, 1970 -- Memorials
- Kent State University -- History
- Kent State University. May 4 20th Anniversary Commission -- Archives
- Kent (Ohio) -- History
- Functions:
- Special events -- Planning
- Occupations:
- College teachers
- College administrators
- Material Types:
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Administrative records
- Press releases
- Business correspondence
- Correspondence
Detailed Description of the Collection
- Box 105 / Folder 1
- Case Study: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of a National Tragedy, 1990
- Box 105 / Folder 2
- Correspondence: Families, 1990
- Box 105 / Folder 3
- Correspondence: General, 1989-1990
- Box 105 / Folder 4
- Correspondence: Media, 1989-1990
- Box 105 / Folder 5
- Course Syllabus: May 4 and Its Aftermath, 1990
- Box 105 / Folder 6
- Expenses: University News and Information, 1990
- Box 105 / Folder 7
- Flyers: May 4 Programs, 1990
- Box 105 / Folder 8
- Jackson State and Kent State Commemorative Conference, May 5-6, 1990
- Box 105 / Folder 9
- Kent Radio Newsline and May 4, undated
- Box 105 / Folder 10
- May 4 Commission, 1989-1990
- Box 105 / Folder 11
- May 4 Faculty Forum, undated
- Scope and Content
- The May 4 Faculty Forum was a subcommittee of the May 4 Commission.
- Box 105 / Folder 12
- May 4 Site and Memorial Brochures, undated
- Box 105 / Folder 13
- May 4 Task Force 20th Anniversary Program, 1990
- Box 105 / Folder 14
- May 4 Media Coordination, undated
- Box 105 / Folder 15
- May 4 Photos Request, 1989-1990
- Box 105 / Folder 16
- May 4 Dedication Ceremony Invitation Letters and RSVPs, 1990
- Box 105 / Folder 17
- May 4 Dedication Ceremony Logistics, 1990
- Box 105 / Folder 18
- May 4 Dedication Speaker, George McGovern, 1990
- Scope and Content
- Includes a photograph of George McGovern and speaker bio.
- Box 105 / Folder 19
- May 4 Programs, 1989-1990
- Scope and Content
- Includes Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony, Remembrance Week, and Memorial Dedication Ceremony programs.
- Box 105 / Folder 20
- Memorial Design Competition Press Coverage, 1986
- Box 105 / Folder 21
- Memorial Fundraising, 1987-1990
- Box 105 / Folder 22
- Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony Planning, 1988-1989
- Box 105 / Folder 23
- Newsclippings: General, 1980-1990 and undated
- Scope and Content
- Mostly related to commemoration events and funding for the Memorial.
- Box 105 / Folder 24
- Periodical: American History Illustrated, 1990, 1991
- Box 105 / Folder 25
- Periodical: Life, May 1990
- Box 105 / Folder 26
- Periodical: Public Service Reporter, June 1990
- Box 105 / Folder 27
- Periodical: Schema, Volume 1, Issue 1, Spring 1990
- Box 105 / Folder 28
- Press Kit, undated
- Box 105 / Folder 29
- Press Releases, undated
- Box 105 / Folder 30
- Schwartz, Michael Op Ed Article, 1990
