Repository:

Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Title:

William A. Fredrick photographs

Inclusive Date(s):

1970-2022

Bulk Date(s):

1970

Author:

Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Campion, November 2022

Creation:

Finding aid encoded by Elizabeth Campion using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2022

Description Rules:

Finding aid prepared using DACS 2nd Edition

Origination:

Fredrick, William A.

Extent:

.16 cubic feet (1 slim document case)

Physical Location:

12th floor (May 4 Collection, Box 29)

Finding Aid Identifier:

OhKeUSC0219

Abstract:

This collection consists of photographic negatives taken on and around Kent State University campus during spring 1970.

Language(s):

The records are in English.

Biography of William A. Fredrick

William A. Fredrick graduated from Kent State University in 1970, with a Bachelor of Arts in political science. He had taken a photography class and became very interested in photography as well as the student protest movement. Thus, he found himself involved in documenting various demonstrations occurring at the time. During the May 1970 shootings, Fredrick was taking photographs with fellow student, Howard Ruffner. Fredrick now resides in Cordova, Tennessee.

Scope and Content

This collection contains photographs taken on and around Kent State University campus, during spring 1970, in the time leading up to and including the shootings.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection has been arranged by subject and date.

Related Material

The researcher is advised that photographs are found in several other sub-collections that are part of the May 4 Collection. There are also hundreds of digitized photographs in the Kent State Shootings Digital Archive as well as a guide to photographs that provides detailed information on locating and using photographs in the May 4 collection.

Processing Information

Titles assigned to photographs below were based on identifications provided by the donor.

Restrictions on Use

Copyright has been donated to Kent State University by William A. Fredrick.

Preferred Citation

William A. Fredrick photographs. May 4 Collection. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Acquisition Information

William A. Fredrick donated this collection to Special Collections and Archives in November 2022.

Controlled Access Headings

The following are found in this collection:

Subjects:

• Kent State Shootings, Kent, Ohio, 1970 -- Photographs
• Kent State University. ROTC Building -- Photographs
• Rubin, Jerry -- Photographs
• Student protesters -- Ohio -- Kent -- Photographs
• Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Protest movements -- Ohio -- Kent -- Photographs
• Kent State University -- History -- 20th century -- Photographs
• Kent (Ohio) -- History -- 20th Century -- Photographs

Functions:

• Photography

Occupations:

• Photographers

Material Types:

• 35mm (photographic film size)
• Black-and-white photographs
• Roll film negative
• Photographs

Detailed Description of the Collection