6 item sets

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  Arm of Honor
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  Black Student Association: Taking Great Risk
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  Five Days in May
  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.
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  Out of the Margins: Voices from 1279
  In 2021, Eastern Michigan University Archives lecturer Matt Jones began documenting the story of Ypsilanti’s Human Rights Ordinance #1279 in an effort to explore the ways in which local queer activism has evolved multi-generationally in Ypsilanti. What began as a refusal of service by a local print shop to a small EMU student group quickly turned into a years-long battle over who was deserving of basic human rights. To the LGBTQ activists and community members documented here, they had always been present in the community: working, paying taxes, painting their houses, mowing their lawns, attending council meetings, and even serving on council. This ordinance battle was about more than just LGBT rights—it was about protecting the human rights of all Ypsilantians.
• Veterans History Project
  This collection contains oral histories with Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County veterans collected by the Ypsilanti District Library, Ypsilanti Rotary, and the Eastern Michigan University Archives for the Veterans History Project. The VHP is part of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center which aims to document, preserve, and make accessible the stories of veterans from World War I on. Interviews with local veterans are housed at the Eastern Michigan University Archives in addition to the LOC. Oral histories continue to be processed by the American Folklife Center and the collection is updated regularly.
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  YAWH Afghan Resettlement Project
  This oral history project explores EMU's partnership with Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County in providing on-campus housing for twelve Afghan families who fled their homes when the Taliban took over in 2021. The families stayed in the Westview Apartments from January to June of 2022.

114 items

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  "Amnesty for All!"
  Photograph of a poster at the BSA rally.
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  "Fight Racism," Protest Sign
  Photograph of a poster at the BSA rally.
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  "Free the 13 Brothers," Protest Sign
  Photograph of a poster at the BSA rally.
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  "I am Black and I am Proud," Poster
  Photograph of a poster at the BSA rally
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  "Kent State, What's Next?"
  A photograph of a student wearing a handmade sign that says, "Kent State, what's next?"
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  "Say it Loud, I am Black and I am Proud!"
  Photograph of a poster at the BSA rally.
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  "Stop the War," Kewpie
  A photograph of the SDS protest at the ROTC station in McKenny Hall.
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  "Stop the War," Slip
  A photograph of the SDS protest at the ROTC station in McKenny Hall.
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  "Strike!" Banner
  A photograph of students marching across campus with a handmade "Strike" banner.
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  "Strike!" Shirt
  A photograph of a student wearing a handmade "Strike" shirt.
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  Aftermath of Confrontation Between ROTC and SDS
  A photograph of the SDS protest at the ROTC station in McKenny Hall.
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  Aftermath of May Riots, 1
  A photograph depicting some of the aftermath of protests in May 1970
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  Aftermath of May Riots, 2
  A photograph depicting some of the aftermath of protests in May 1970.
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  Anthony Head, Oral History Interview, 2022
  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. Anthony Head was a student at EMU during this time, and became involved with student activism and campus demonstrations after learning about counterculture and left-leaning politics.
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  Barry Simon, Oral History Interview, 2022
  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. Barry Simon was an EMU student in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was a student activist involved in underground newspaper the Second Coming, and eventually arrested during the People's Lounge incident in McKenny Hall on EMU's campus. Simon would later become the student body president.
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  Billiards at the People's Lounge
  Photograph of a student playing billiards in the McKenny Hall lounge
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  Bowling Alley in McKenny Union
  Photograph of students bowling in McKenny Hall
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  BSA Marchers
  Photograph of students marching at the BSA rally.
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  BSA Marchers with more Signs
  Photograph of students marching at the BSA rally.
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  BSA Marchers with their "Amnesty" signs
  Photograph of students with handmade posters at the BSA rally.
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  BSA Marchers, 2
  Photograph of BSA marchers
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  BSA Rally Marchers with their Signs
  Photograph of a poster at the BSA rally.
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  BSA Rally Sign, "No More Brothers in Jail"
  Photograph of a poster at the BSA rally.
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  Dave Barsky, Oral History Interview, 2022
  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. Dave Barsky was a student at EMU in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was a dedicated student activist, and worked closely with others like Frank Michels on the Second Coming. Barsky was represented by the American Civil Liberties Union after getting expelled from EMU, and continued to be an activist leader.
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  David Cahill, Oral History Interview, 2022
  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. A former political science assistant professor at Eastern Michigan from 1969 to 1970, David Cahill was "non-rehired" after just one year for his support of students and the underground newspaper, the Second Coming. His dismissal fueled student unrest and upset with EMU administration, which led to a student led strike.
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  Dennis Hertel, Oral History Interview, 2022
  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. Dennis Hertel was an EMU student in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Vice President of the student body, and president of the student senate, Hertel was involved in making important decisions regarding the status of student unrest and upset with EMU administration. He would go on to be a United States congressman.
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  Detective John Garland
  A photograph of Detective John Garland, taken during the People's Lounge arrests.
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  Diana Oughten, SDS
  Photograph of SDS organizer Diana Oughten speaking at the SDS flagpole rally.
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  Doug Harvey, Oral History Interview, 2022
  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. Harvey served two consecutive terms as sheriff between 1964 and 1972, and during that time he was tasked with managing the protests on EMU's campus. He was a strong individual in the Ypsilanti community, a force to be reckoned with until he passed away in 2023.
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  Echo Staff Members
  A photograph depicting Eastern Echo student staff, including Margo Doble, and Arnie Rubin.
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  Ed Mattos, Oral History Interview, 2022
  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. Ed Mattos was a student at EMU in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was a student activist, most notably as the chairman of the Student Mobilization Committee. Mattos dedicated his time at EMU to being an activist, and was involved with demonstrations on campus.
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  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.
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  Frank Michels and Dave Barsky
  A photograph of Frank Michels and Dave Barsky after one of the Second Coming hearings.
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  Frank Michels and Thomas Aceto
  A photograph of administrator Thomas Aceto and student Frank Michels taken at one of the Second Coming hearings.
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  Frank Michels at the Kangaroo Court
  A photograph of Frank Michels stating his case to the "kangaroo court," on the Second Coming.
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  Frank Michels Getting Arrested
  A photograph of former student Frank Michels being detained during the People's Lounge arrests.
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  Frank Michels, Oral History Interview, 2022
  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. Frank Michels was a student at EMU in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Frank was a student activist, a dedicated member of Students for a Democratic Society, and the creator of the underground newspaper, The Second Coming. He was a radical leader on campus who fought back against the administration's policies and their efforts to take his newspaper down.
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  Gathering in front of Ford Hall
  Photograph of students gathered in front of Ford Hall for the SDS flagpole rally.
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  Gerald "Skip" Lawver, Oral History Interview, 2022
  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. Gerald "Skip" Lawver was an EMU student who served as an intelligence officer in the US Army, an instructor with the EMU Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), a sergeant with the EMU police force. Skip was a sergeant with EMU during the events that took place near EMU's campus in May of 1970, working to keep things under control.
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  Greg Fournier, Oral History Interview, 2022
  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. Greg Fournier is a current author and EMU alum who was witness to the student unrest on campus, which was happening at the same time John Norman Collins was committing his crimes. Now, Greg has written about John in his book, "Terror in Ypsilanti."
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  Jan Kaulins, Oral History Interview, 2022
  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. Jan Kaulins was the supreme justice on the student court at EMU during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Jan was involved with the student unrest on campus, and ruled on important cases that were brought to the court, such as the Second Coming trials. He went on to graduate school at the University of Michigan after EMU.
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  John Enlund, Oral History Interview, 2022
  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. John Enlund was a dedicated student activist on EMU's campus, member of Students for a Democratic Society, and one of the students arrested at McKenny Hall on campus during the People's Lounge Incident. He was involved with others like Frank Michels and Barry Simon during this time of student unrest, and left his mark on EMU.
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  John Garland at the People's Lounge
  Photograph of John Garland at the People's Lounge in McKenny Hall.
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  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.
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  Ken Moon
  A photograph of former administrator, Ken Moon, at a student rally.
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  Ken Moon, Oral History Interview, 2022
  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. Ken Moon was a Black administrator at EMU during the lates 1960s and early 1970s, and an important mediator between the students and the administration. Moon was an influential figure on campus and supported students academically and personally.
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  Ketchup Kewpie
  A photograph of the SDS protest at the ROTC station in McKenny Hall.
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  Lewis Profit at His Desk
  A photograph of former administrator Lewis Profit at his desk.
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  May 1970 Protests, 1
  A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
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  May 1970 Protests, 10
  A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
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  May 1970 Protests, 11
  A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
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  May 1970 Protests, 2
  A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
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  May 1970 Protests, 3
  A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
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  May 1970 Protests, 4
  A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
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  May 1970 Protests, 5
  A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
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  May 1970 Protests, 6
  A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
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  May 1970 Protests, 7
  A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
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  May 1970 Protests, 8
  A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
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  May 1970 Protests, 9
  A photograph depicting scenes from the protests on campus in May 1970.
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  Moratorium Panel, 1
  A photograph depicting the panel from the October 15th moratorium on the Vietnam War.
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  Moratorium Panel, 2
  A photograph depicting the panel from the October 15th moratorium on the Vietnam War.
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  Nighttime Protests,1
  Photograph depicting nighttime protest scenes in 1970.
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  Nighttime Protests,2
  Photograph depicting nighttime protest scenes in 1970.
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  Nighttime Protests,3
  Photograph depicting nighttime protest scenes in 1970.
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  Outside the Second Coming Trials
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  Pat Fry, Oral History Interview, 2022
  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. Pat Fry was an EMU student in the late 1960s and early 1970s. She was a member of the Student Liberation Action Movement, wrote for underground newspaper The Second Coming, and Communist activist. Pat dedicated her life to fighting for equality and justice for all, continuing to be an advocate until she passed away in 2023.
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  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.
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  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.
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  Peter Murdock at an SDS Rally, on campus, 1970
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  Police Arresting Students, 1970
  A photograph depicting the arrest of students during the protests in May 1970.
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  Police Confrontation with Students, 1970
  A photograph depicting the arrest of students during the protests in May 1970.
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  Police Guarding Pierce Hall
  A photograph depicting police officers guarding the front doors of Pierce Hall during the BSA takeover of 1969.
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  Police On Their Way to Pierce Hall
  A photograph depicting police officers on their way to Pierce Hall during the BSA takeover of 1969.
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  Poster at the BSA Rally
  Photograph of a poster at the BSA rally
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  President Harold Sponberg
  A photograph of former University President, Harold Sponberg.