John C. Weiser papers, 1970

May 4 Collection -- Box 94

Prepared by Nancy Birk, November 1994; Updated October 2006
1 document case, .33 cubic feet, 12th floor

Scope and Content

Dr. John C. Weiser, former Coordinator, Division of Telecommunications, Kent State University, donated this collection of materials to the Department of Special Collections and Archives on April 12, 1979.

The material focuses on the role and activities of the University radio station during May of 1970. At the time, Dr. Weiser was Faculty Supervisor and General Manager of Radio Operations.

Box 94

Folder -- Contents

1. Associated Press Releases: 1 May 1970
2. Associated Press Releases: 2 May 1970
3. Associated Press Releases: 3 May 1970
4. Associated Press Releases: 4 May 1970
5. Associated Press Releases: 5 May 1970
6. Associated Press Releases: 6 May 1970
7. Associated Press Releases: 7 May 1970
8. Associated Press Releases: 8 May 1970
9. WKSU News Reports and Announcements: 2 May 1970
10. WKSU News Reports and Announcements: 3 May 1970
11. WKSU News Reports and Announcements: 4 May 1970
12. WKSU News Reports and Announcements: 5 May 1970
13. WKSU News Reports and Announcements: 6 May 1970
14. WKSU News Reports and Announcements: 7 May 1970
15. WKSU News Reports and Announcements: 8 May 1970
16. Background and Notes for WKSU News Reports: Info on James Ahern
17. Background and Notes for WKSU News Reports: Info on Julian Bond
18. Background and Notes for WKSU News Reports: Info on Dick Gregory
19. Background and Notes for WKSU News Reports: Miscellaneous: May - Dec., 1970
20. WKSU Radio: General Policies
21. WKSU Radio: Emergency Operations, Procedures: 1971
22. WKSU Radio: Emergency Operations, Proposals and Recommendations for Emergency Communications
23. WKSU Radio: Emergency Operations, Correspondence: 1970-71
24. WKSU Radio: Miscellaneous notes, press passes
25. Articles
26. Reports: "Kent State...This is Where It Happens" -- Greg Benedetti: 1971
27. Reports: "The Gatekeepers in Practive at WKSU-FM" -- Richard D. Bernard: 1970
28. Reports: "Events Leading Up to Shootings At KSU" -- William H. Eames: [n.d.]
29. Reports: "Address by John N. Mitchell": 26 Sept. 1970
30. Reports: "Report on S.D.S. Problem--WKSU": [n.d.]
31. Miscellaneous: Student Papers, Speech 674 "Contemporary Problems": 1970
32. Miscellaneous: Correspondence
33. Miscellaneous: List of People Who Responded with Offers of Housing and Transportation: 1970