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Barbara J. Sibley Student Activism Collection, 1969-1973

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Sibley, Barbara Jean Grant, 1932-
Title
Barbara J. Sibley Student Activism Collection
Dates
1969-1973 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
Collection Number
Cage 706 (collection)
Summary
The items in this collection consist of newspaper clippings, special publications, and other documents pertaining to student activism on the Washington State University campus, circa 1970.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Barbara J. Sibley (1932-) was a Washington State University graduate with an M.S. in Psychology, the wife of former WSU faculty member Will Sibley, and a ten-year resident of Pullman.

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Content Description

The items in this collection consist of newspaper clippings, special publications, and other documents pertaining to student activism on the Washington State University campus, circa 1970. The printed articles in this collection come from various newspapers, including the Pullman Herald and the Daily Evergreen, as well as other periodicals, and include descriptions and images pertaining to student activism, circa 1970, especially on the Washington State University campus. Other printed materials in the collection include publications of the Racism Workshop Committee, as well as flyers and public notices by various student and faculty groups, such as the Strike Steering Committee, Black Student Union (BSU) and Chicano Student Movement (MECHA). Many of the articles and documents highlight specific incidents and correspondences related to the 1970 student strikes and racism on and around the campus of Washington State University.

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Use of the Collection

Alternative Forms Available

Some items from this collection have been digitized and are available online as part of the WSU Student Unrest of the '60s and '70s digital collection.

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Barbara J. Sibley Student Activism Collection, 1969-1973 (Cage 706)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The items are arranged in a single alphabetical sequence.

Acquisition Information

The collection was given in 1992 as a gift of Barbara J. Sibley.

Processing Note

This collection was processed by Jeff Zundel in 2006.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: "A Letter from Glenn Terrell" (Four items)
    Dates: 1970-1971
  • Description: Administrative file
  • Description: "Community" (Newsletter published at Washington State University)
    Dates: 1970 October-1971 April
  • Description: Flyers and public notices
    Dates: 1970 May-June
  • Description: Daily Evergreen, selected articles
    Dates: 1969 March-1970 October
  • Description: Lewiston Morning Tribune, selected articles
    Dates: 1970 May-October
  • Description: Miscellaneous articles
    Dates: 1970, 1973
  • Description: Miscellaneous publications
    Dates: undated
  • Description: "The Chicano" (Printed material)
    Dates: circa 1970
  • Description: The Pullman Herald, selected articles
    Dates: 1970 May-June

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Subject Terms

  • Student movements -- Washington (State) -- History -- 20th century

Personal Names

  • Sibley, Barbara Jean Grant, 1932- -- Archives

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University -- Students -- Political activity
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