Laura J. Bock papers , 1962-1969

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bock, Laura J.
Title
Laura J. Bock papers
Dates
1962-1969
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 legal manuscript box
Collection Number
UA 018
Summary
Laura J. Bock was a student at the University of Oregon during the 1960s who took part in civil rights activism and anti-vietnam protests at the university. The collection (1962-1969) contains political ephemera such as flyers and posters, memos, buttons, and underground newsletters and publications, as well as Bock's personal notes, correspondence, and an oral history (with transcript).
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Laura J. Bock was a student at the University of Oregon during the 1960s. Bock took part in civil rights activism and anti-vietnam protests at UO. She traveled to Mississippi for Freedom Summer in 1964 in order to register African-American voters.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains political ephemera such as flyers and posters, memos, buttons, and underground newsletters and publications, as well as, Bock's personal notes, correspondence, and an oral history (with transcript).

Vietnam War/Draft material includes articles, posters and flyers, photographs, and newsletters and publications (1965-1967). Also included are Bock's personal notes and correspondence. Newsletters include Agitator (September 19, 1967), Peace & Freedom (August 21, 1965; September 6, 1965), and Peace Feast (May 1967).

Civil Rights Movement material contains memos, newsletters and publications, and articles (1962-1965). Publications include The Right to Vote (August 1962), Key List Mailing (August 22, 1965), and Aspects (September 1965).

Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) material includes an SDS bulletin, pamphlets, and newsletters (1965-1966). Newsletters include React (March 3, 1966) and The Irregular (January 18, 1966; February 14, 1966; April 16, 1966; June 3, 1966; October 10, 1966; October 24, 1966).

Young Democrats material consists of membership information, correspondence, flyers, and a publication titled Bulletin of the World Council of Peace (August 1965).

Additional printed matter includes: John F. Kennedy Memorial Service Program (November 23, 1963); Students for Socialist Action (SSA) flyer (April 1965); Physical Education for Women pamphlet; Progressive Labor Party flyer; React (March 1, 1966; March 3, 1966; March 10, 1966; March 30, 1966; August 1966); Minnesota Mobilizer (January 14, 1968); Aspects Magazine (August 1967; January 1969); WIN (June 1, 1968); The Freedom Socialist (August 5, 1966); Ramparts (February 1966 through February 1968); Next (1965); and Insurgent (March/April 1965; May/June 1965; July/August 1965).

The collection also contains buttons, and an oral history with Laura J. Bock (including two audio tapes and a typed transcript).

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Civil disobedience--Oregon--Eugene
  • Civil rights movements--United States--History--20th century
  • College students--Oregon--Eugene
  • Education, Higher--Oregon--Eugene
  • Student movements--Oregon--Eugene
  • Universities and colleges--Oregon--Eugene
  • Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Protest movements--Oregon--Eugene

Personal Names

  • Bock, Laura J.
  • Bock, Laura J.

Corporate Names

  • Students for a Democratic Society (U.S.)
  • University of Oregon

Form or Genre Terms

  • Audiotapes
  • Correspondence
  • Ephemera
  • Oral histories
  • Photographs