Student protesters

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Set of photographs, negatives, and slides of various student protests at Wesleyan between 1970-1987. Includes photographs related to Vietnam War protests, South African divestment, and similar protests on campus. Images are most likely copies from the University Photographer's collection.

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The records from the Justice for Janitors student led movement.

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The collection primarily focuses on the activities and evolution of the LGBTQ community at Wesleyan University from 1974-2006 and is comprised of a variety of records, including fliers, newspaper articles, publications, journals, t-shirts, and other ephemera.

Abstract In this interview Barbara-Jan Wilson discusses her various roles in the administration of Wesleyan University. She describes her arrival at Wesleyan after working at Williams; her role in the building of the career center and eventual dedication of the Gordon Career Center Building; her work with admissions and then finally, university relations. She reflects on being in administration in the 1980s; issues with student protests; relationships with Presidents Chace, Bennet, and Roth; and her...

Scope and Contents In this interview, Gary Yohe narrates how he ended up working in the field of economics at Wesleyan. He describes his indecision between majors early on in college; his eventual decision to major in math; his realization that he needed to move on from math to economics; and how these many interests have helped him develop an interdisciplinary vocabulary. He discusses his unorthodox path in learning economics; expresses gratitude for his professors (future Nobel Laureates) who made him go...