Cornell '69: Liberalism and the Crisis of the American University

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Eric D. Evans '69, Afro-American SOciety Leader, addresses the press on April 20, 1969 (Archives picture collection, #13-6-2497). COurtesy of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Ubrary. Cornel! tJni\'er�ity Preidl'nt J�me� A. Perkins beingshoval away from a podium during a symposium on South Afriu on Fehruary 18, 1969. (c.:oum:s�· of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Carl A. Kroch Lihrary, Cornell Unilersit)·, Ithaca, NY 1�8SJ-S302) Students picketing in support of the takeover of Willard Straight Hall, early the day of the takeover: April 19, 1969. (Courtesy of Cornell Alumni News) SDS leader David Burak addressing picketers in support of the takeover. (Courtesy of Cornell Alumni News) A parent expelled from the Straight's lodgings by the Black students is a lone picketer in protest of his expulsion. (Courtesy of Cornell Alumni News) Delta Upsilon students attempting to expel the occupiers of Willard Straight Hall were repulsed; the flying object at right is a large ashtray. (Courtesy of Cornell Alumni Nems) The occupiers of Willard Straight Hall marching across campus following their agreement to leave. (Courtesy of Cornell Alumni News) Vice Presidents Steven Muller and Keith Kennedy signing the deal over the AAS exit from the Straight with Edward Whitfield and another AAS leader. (Courtesy of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Carl A. Kroch Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5302) Afro-American Society leader Eric Evans reading a statement concerning the agreement soon after the conclusion of the takeover of Willard Straight Hall. (Courtesy of Cornell Alumni News) Economics Professor Douglas F Dowd, supporter of SDS and an early advocate of a Black Studies program at Cornell, addressing the Barton Hall Community in the aftermath of the Straight takeover. (Courtesy of Comell Ahllllni News) The Barton Hall Community voting on Tuesday night against the Faculty's initial decision to reject the deal negotiated between the Afro-American Society and the Cornell administration that ended the Straight takeover. (Courtesy of Come/{ Alumni News) Supporters of the initial faculty vote convened on Wednesday morning outside Bailey Hall, site of the Cornell faculty's meetings, in advance of the vote over whether to support anew the Monday deal between the administration and the occupiers. (Courtesy of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Carl A. Kroch Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5302) A demonstrator exhorts the faculty to stand firm against the pressure to reverse course. (Courtesy of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Carl A. Kroch Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5302) Student protester exhorting the faculty to stand firm. (Courtesy of Cornell Alwnni News) Cornell professors Clinton Rossiter and Walter LaFeber are leafleted on their way to attend the second faculty meeting. (Courtesy of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Carl A. Kroch Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5302) In Barton Hall, SDS leaders Charles ("Chip" ) Marshall and David Burak confer with Tom Jones, leader of the Afro-American Society. (Courtesy of Cornell Alumni News) An exultant Cornell President James Perkins greets the Barton Hall Community following the faculty's vote to reverse its refusal of "the deal." (Courtesy of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Carl A. Kroch Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5302) A weary James Perkins in the midst of the ordeal. (Courtesy of Cornell Alumni News) Provost Dale Corson, who would replace Perkins and become Acting President soon after the school year ended. (Courtesy of Cornell Alumni News) Vice President for Student Affairs Mark Barlow. (Courtesy of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Carl A. Kroch Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5302) Government Professor Allan Sindler was the architect of the new judicial system and a ubiquitous campus citizen. Sindler was the first professor to resign in the wake of the Straight crisis. (Courtesy of The Cornellian) Arthur Spitzer was an anti-war and student government activist who defended the principles of the judicial system on the Faculty Committee for Student Affairs. (Courtesy ofThe Cornellian) Tumultuous vote on Tuesday, April 22 by faculty of the College ofArts and Sciences to reverse the university faculty earlier refusal to accept the Straight agreement. (Courtesy of the Division of Rare and Manu'script Collections, Carl A. Kroch Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5302) Eric Evans, David Burak, and President James Perkins standing before the Barton Hall Community. (Courtesy of Cornell Alumni...