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Departmental correspondence, 1969 - 1972

 Sub-Series
Call Number: 2/13/5

Scope and Contents

This series contains correspondence between Chancellor Chalmers and various specific entities on campus, from student organizations to faculty departments. The correspondence illustrates the day-to-day complexities of running a university, while also highlighting the controversies that surrounded Chalmers during his time in office. The series includes correspondence with the Black Student Union about Gary Jackson’s firing and with the Lawrence Gay Liberation Front about the denial of their funding request. These documents show Chalmers’ efforts to maintain his popularity amidst mounting criticism from diverse segments of the students population.

Dates

  • Creation: 1969 - 1972

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

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