Five Days in May

Title: Five Days in May
Performer: Graduate students enrolled in Matt Jones' Oral History Techniques Course
Description: In the Fall of 2022, Matt Jones’s Oral History Techniques class conducted a set of interviews documenting the stories behind the student unrest on Eastern Michigan University’s campus from 1966-1972. Caught up in the Civil Rights Movement, anti-war protests, women’s liberation, fights for student rights, and a hometown serial killer, EMU found its place within the greater cultural shifts taking place on college campuses across the country. The narrators taking part in this project range from student activists, to administrators, to police officers, each providing a unique perspective in this story. Five Days in May reflects a period of time in EMU’s history where the campus made sure its voices were heard.
Publisher: Eastern Michigan University Archives
Collection Location: 013.OH
Rights: Copyright to the audio resource and its transcript is held by the content creator, author, artist or other entity, and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any other format without written permission of the copyright owner, Eastern Michigan University Archives (lib_archives@emich.edu).

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Echo Staff Members
A photograph depicting Eastern Echo student staff, including Margo Doble, and Arnie Rubin.
Student Court
A photograph of the student court, including supreme justice, Jan Kaulins.
Tom Moors
Photograph of former EMU student body president and creator of The Obsidian, Tom Moors.
Sponberg Addressing the BSA, 2
A photograph depicting university president Harold Sponberg addressing the BSA.
Sponberg Addressing the BSA, 1
A photograph depicting university president Harold Sponberg addressing the BSA.
Second Coming Success at the Federal Court!
A photograph depicting Frank Michels and others involved with the Second Coming rejoicing after winning their case at the courthouse in Detroit.
Second Coming Trials, 2
A photograph depicting scenes from the Second Coming hearings.
Frank Michels and Thomas Aceto
A photograph of administrator Thomas Aceto and student Frank Michels taken at one of the Second Coming hearings.
Second Coming Trials, 1
A photograph depicting scenes from the Second Coming hearings.
Frank Michels at the Kangaroo Court
A photograph of Frank Michels stating his case to the "kangaroo court," on the Second Coming.
Student Court Meeting
Photograph of the student court meeting.
Outside the Second Coming Trials
Frank Michels and Dave Barsky
A photograph of Frank Michels and Dave Barsky after one of the Second Coming hearings.
Student Strike Rally
Photograph from a student strike rally, in 1970.
"Strike!" Banner
A photograph of students marching across campus with a handmade "Strike" banner.
"Kent State, What's Next?"
A photograph of a student wearing a handmade sign that says, "Kent State, what's next?"
Student Rally
Photograph from a student strike rally, in 1970.
"Strike!" Shirt
A photograph of a student wearing a handmade "Strike" shirt.
Striking Across Campus
Photograph of students on their strike on campus.
Students Gathering Around Pierce
Photograph depicting students gathered around Pierce Hall during the Regents meeting.
Students Gathering in Pierce
A photograph of students gathering in Pierce Hall during a Board of Regents meeting.
Nighttime Protests,3
Photograph depicting nighttime protest scenes in 1970.
Nighttime Protests,2
Photograph depicting nighttime protest scenes in 1970.
Nighttime Protests,1
Photograph depicting nighttime protest scenes in 1970.
Unidentified Student
A photograph of an unidentified student during the student strike, 1970.
Police Confrontation with Students, 1970
A photograph depicting the arrest of students during the protests in May 1970.
Police Arresting Students, 1970
A photograph depicting the arrest of students during the protests in May 1970.
May 1970 Protests, 11
A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
May 1970 Protests, 10
A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
May 1970 Protests, 9
A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
May 1970 Protests, 8
A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
May 1970 Protests, 7
A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
May 1970 Protests, 6
A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
May 1970 Protests, 5
A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
May 1970 Protests, 4
A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
May 1970 Protests, 3
A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
May 1970 Protests, 2
A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
May 1970 Protests, 1
A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
Aftermath of May Riots, 2
A photograph depicting some of the aftermath of protests in May 1970.
Riot Squad...
A photograph of police in riot gear standing guard during the May 1970 protests.
Aftermath of May Riots, 1
A photograph depicting some of the aftermath of protests in May 1970
Student Strike, 1
Photograph of the student strike in April 1970.
Zumwinkle Watching on
Photograph of administrator Zumwinkle watching over the students striking.
Students on Cross Street
Photograph of students striking on Cross Street in Ypsilanti.
SDS Rally on ROTC, 2
A photograph of SDS members gathering to discuss their views on the ROTC
SDS Rally on ROTC, 1
A photograph of SDS members gathering to discuss their views on the ROTC
Peter Murdock at an SDS Rally, on campus, 1970
Students Gather
Photograph of students gathering during the strike.
Moratorium Panel, 2
A photograph depicting the panel from the October 15th moratorium on the Vietnam War.
Moratorium Panel, 1
A photograph depicting the panel from the October 15th moratorium on the Vietnam War.
Scenes from the SDS Flagpole Rally, 2
Photograph depicting scenes from the SDS flagpole rally.
Scenes from the SDS Flagpole Rally, 1
Photograph depicting scenes from the SDS flagpole rally.
Gathering in front of Ford Hall
Photograph of students gathered in front of Ford Hall for the SDS flagpole rally.
Diana Oughten, SDS
Photograph of SDS organizer Diana Oughten speaking at the SDS flagpole rally.
"Stop the War," Slip
A photograph of the SDS protest at the ROTC station in McKenny Hall.
"Stop the War," Kewpie
A photograph of the SDS protest at the ROTC station in McKenny Hall.
Aftermath of Confrontation Between ROTC and SDS
A photograph of the SDS protest at the ROTC station in McKenny Hall.
ROTC Recruiters in McKenny
A photograph of the SDS protest at the ROTC station in McKenny Hall.
Ketchup Kewpie
A photograph of the SDS protest at the ROTC station in McKenny Hall.
Students Gathering in McKenny
A photograph of students gathering with Joan Baez in McKenny Hall.
Reading the News...
A photograph of students taking a break in the McKenny Hall lounge.
Bowling Alley in McKenny Union
Photograph of students bowling in McKenny Hall
Billiards at the People's Lounge
Photograph of a student playing billiards in the McKenny Hall lounge
People's Lounge Booking, 2
Photograph of students Frank Michels and Barry Simon getting booked at the police station during the People's Lounge arrests.
People's Lounge Booking, 1
Photograph of students Frank Michels and Barry Simon getting booked at the police station during the People's Lounge arrests.
John Garland at the People's Lounge
Photograph of John Garland at the People's Lounge in McKenny Hall.
Frank Michels Getting Arrested
A photograph of former student Frank Michels being detained during the People's Lounge arrests.
John Garland with Those Arrested at the People's Lounge
A photograph depicting the students arrested at the People's Lounge in McKenny Union, along with Detective John Garland.
Detective John Garland
A photograph of Detective John Garland, taken during the People's Lounge arrests.
Scenes from the 1969 March on D.C., 4
A photograph depicting scenes from the 1969 March on D.C.
Scenes from the 1969 March on D.C., 3
A photograph depicting scenes from the 1969 March on D.C.
Scenes from the 1969 March on D.C., 2
A photograph depicting scenes from the 1969 March on D.C.
Scenes from the 1969 March on D.C., 1
A photograph depicting scenes from the 1969 March on D.C.
Richard Sroges
A photograph of former faculty member, Richard Sroges.
Tom Heisler
A photograph of former English department faculty member, Tom Heisler, at a student rally.