Five Days in May

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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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"Amnesty for All!"

Photograph of a poster at the BSA rally.
"Fight Racism," Protest Sign

Photograph of a poster at the BSA rally.
"Free the 13 Brothers," Protest Sign

Photograph of a poster at the BSA rally.
"I am Black and I am Proud," Poster

Photograph of a poster at the BSA rally
"Kent State, What's Next?"

A photograph of a student wearing a handmade sign that says, "Kent State, what's next?"
"Say it Loud, I am Black and I am Proud!"

Photograph of a poster at the BSA rally.
"Stop the War," Kewpie

A photograph of the SDS protest at the ROTC station in McKenny Hall.
"Stop the War," Slip

A photograph of the SDS protest at the ROTC station in McKenny Hall.
"Strike!" Banner

A photograph of students marching across campus with a handmade "Strike" banner.
"Strike!" Shirt

A photograph of a student wearing a handmade "Strike" shirt.
Aftermath of Confrontation Between ROTC and SDS

A photograph of the SDS protest at the ROTC station in McKenny Hall.
Aftermath of May Riots, 1

A photograph depicting some of the aftermath of protests in May 1970
Aftermath of May Riots, 2

A photograph depicting some of the aftermath of protests in May 1970.
Billiards at the People's Lounge

Photograph of a student playing billiards in the McKenny Hall lounge
Bowling Alley in McKenny Union

Photograph of students bowling in McKenny Hall
BSA Marchers

Photograph of students marching at the BSA rally.
BSA Marchers with more Signs

Photograph of students marching at the BSA rally.
BSA Marchers with their "Amnesty" signs

Photograph of students with handmade posters at the BSA rally.
BSA Marchers, 2

Photograph of BSA marchers
BSA Rally Marchers with their Signs

Photograph of a poster at the BSA rally.
BSA Rally Sign, "No More Brothers in Jail"

Photograph of a poster at the BSA rally.
Detective John Garland

A photograph of Detective John Garland, taken during the People's Lounge arrests.
Diana Oughten, SDS

Photograph of SDS organizer Diana Oughten speaking at the SDS flagpole rally.
Echo Staff Members

A photograph depicting Eastern Echo student staff, including Margo Doble, and Arnie Rubin.
Floyd Walton Raises a Fist

A photograph of EMU student and BSA member Floyd Walton raises his fist in solidarity during the BSA takeover of Pierce Hall.
Frank Michels and Dave Barsky

A photograph of Frank Michels and Dave Barsky after one of 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.
Frank Michels at the Kangaroo Court

A photograph of Frank Michels stating his case to the "kangaroo court," on the Second Coming.
Frank Michels Getting Arrested

A photograph of former student Frank Michels being detained during the People's Lounge arrests.
Gathering in front of Ford Hall

Photograph of students gathered in front of Ford Hall for the SDS flagpole rally.
John Garland at the People's Lounge

Photograph of John Garland at the People's Lounge in McKenny Hall.
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.
Ken Moon

A photograph of former administrator, Ken Moon, at a student rally.
Ketchup Kewpie

A photograph of the SDS protest at the ROTC station in McKenny Hall.
Lewis Profit at His Desk

A photograph of former administrator Lewis Profit at his desk.
May 1970 Protests, 1

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, 11

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, 3

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, 5

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, 7

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, 9

A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
Moratorium Panel, 1

A photograph depicting the panel from the October 15th moratorium on the Vietnam War.
Moratorium Panel, 2

A photograph depicting the panel from the October 15th moratorium on the Vietnam War.
Nighttime Protests,1

Photograph depicting nighttime protest scenes in 1970.
Nighttime Protests,2

Photograph depicting nighttime protest scenes in 1970.
Nighttime Protests,3

Photograph depicting nighttime protest scenes in 1970.
Outside the Second Coming Trials
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.
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.
Police Arresting Students, 1970

A photograph depicting the arrest of students during the protests in May 1970.
Police Confrontation with Students, 1970

A photograph depicting the arrest of students during the protests in May 1970.
Police Guarding Pierce Hall

A photograph depicting police officers guarding the front doors of Pierce Hall during the BSA takeover of 1969.
Police On Their Way to Pierce Hall

A photograph depicting police officers on their way to Pierce Hall during the BSA takeover of 1969.
Poster at the BSA Rally

Photograph of a poster at the BSA rally
President Harold Sponberg

A photograph of former University President, Harold Sponberg.
Reading the News...

A photograph of students taking a break in the McKenny Hall lounge.
Richard Sroges

A photograph of former faculty member, Richard Sroges.
Riot Squad...

A photograph of police in riot gear standing guard during the May 1970 protests.
Robert Zumwinkle

A photograph of former administrator, Robert Zumwinkle.
ROTC Recruiters in McKenny

A photograph of the SDS protest at the ROTC station in McKenny Hall.
Scenes from the 1969 March on D.C., 1

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., 3

A photograph depicting scenes from the 1969 March on D.C.
Scenes from the 1969 March on D.C., 4

A photograph depicting scenes from the 1969 March on D.C.
Scenes from the SDS Flagpole Rally, 1

Photograph depicting scenes from the SDS flagpole rally.
Scenes from the SDS Flagpole Rally, 2

Photograph depicting scenes from the SDS flagpole rally.
SDS Rally on ROTC, 1

A photograph of SDS members gathering to discuss their views on the ROTC
SDS Rally on ROTC, 2

A photograph of SDS members gathering to discuss their views on the ROTC
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, 1

A photograph depicting scenes from the Second Coming hearings.