Larry Elin Collection on the 1970 Student Strike at Syracuse University, 1968-2008

Summary

Creator:
Elin, Larry.
Abstract:
Materials related to the 1970 student strike at Syracuse University
Extent:
3 boxes (2.7 linear feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Larry Elin Collection on the 1970 Student Strike at Syracuse University,

Background

Scope and content:

The collection comprises a number of materials related to the May 1970 student strike, during which time Elin was a freshman. There are also materials related to a February 19, 2008 event co-organized by Elin as a part of the S.I. Newhouse Year of the First Amendment. The event was held in honor of strike organizer and alumnus David Ifshin '70.

The May 1970 student strike occurred in response to the May 4, 1970 shooting at Kent State University. Students protested in a number of ways, including barricading the entrances to campus, breaking windows, marching downtown, and holding a sit-in in the Tolley Administration Building. The protest resulted in a four-day suspension of classes.

The collection is arranged in two series:

Media contains video interviews with alumni who were students during the strike, including David Ifshin, as well as a DVD recording of the February 19, 2008 First Amendment event.

Papers contains copies of newspapers, newsletters, and other materials that detail the events of the strike and its aftermath. The folders are organized by topic.

Biographical / historical:

Larry Elin was an associate professor of Television, Radio and Film in the Newhouse School of Syracuse University from 1998 to 2017. He additionally worked as a producer and visual effects specialist. Elin attended Syracuse University as a student, graduating in 1973. He was a freshman during the May 1970 student strike.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Larry Elin in 2008.
Processing information:

Materials were rehoused in archival folders and boxes. Where possible, original folder titles and organization was preserved.

Arrangement:

Materials are arranged alphabetically within series.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.

Access to media requires advance notice to produce a use copy.

Terms of access:

Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Larry Elin Collection on the 1970 Student Strike at Syracuse University,

Location of this collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
315.443.2697
scrc@syr.edu