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Finding aid for the George Urban May 4 papers
| Repository: | Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives. |
| Title: | George Urban May 4 papers |
| Inclusive Date(s): | 1969-1971 |
| Bulk Date(s): | 1970-1971 |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared by Lael Hughes-Watkins, November 2010 |
| Creation: | Finding aid encoded by Lael Hughes-Watkins using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2010 |
| Origination: | Urban, George, 1914-1999 |
| Extent: | .33 cubic feet (1 document case) |
| Physical Location: | 12th floor (May 4 Collection, Box 2) |
| Finding Aid Identifier: | OhKeUSC0114 |
| Abstract: | The collection contains papers from former Kent State University Secretary George Urban regarding campus disturbances prior to and after the events of May 4, 1970. The collection contains material from 1969 through 1971. |
| Language(s): | The records are in English |
Biography of George Urban
George Urban graduated with a bachelor of science degree from Kent State University in 1937 and taught secondary school in Ravenna Township before becoming the assistant editor of the magazine Industry Week. In 1942 he joined the military and retired in 1962 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In 1965 he became the administrative assistant to the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, with additional duties as assistant business manager and director of public events. During 1970 as the Director of Campus Events, he was appointed to the Commission on KSU Violence. In 1973 he served as secretary to trustees. Urban retired from Kent State University in 1983.
Scope and Content
The collection includes papers highlighting the events leading up to and the aftermath of May 4, 1970. The contents of the collection consist of correspondence on the development of the Commission on KSU Violence, the visit of the Ohio Select Legislative Committee on Campus Unrest to Kent State University, questionnaires and surveys on May 4, and an analysis of the public's response to the Kent State Shootings prepared by the Department of Political Science.
Statement of Arrangement
The George Urban May 4 papers are divided into the following series:
| Series I: Ohio Select Legislative Sub-Committe on Campus Unrest | |
| Series 2: May 4 Aftermath Questionnaires and Surveys | |
| Series 3: Reports and Analysis | |
| Series 4: Miscellaneous |
Related Material
Commission on KSU Violence records. May 4 Collection. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives
Preferred Citation
George Urban May 4 papers. May 4 Collection. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
Acquisition Information
The George Urban May 4 papers were transferred to Kent State University's Special Collections and Archives through the university's records and retention program.
Subject Headings
The following subjects are found in this collection:
| Subjects: | |
| Kent State Shootings, Kent, Ohio, 1970 | |
| Persons: | |
| Urban, George, 1914-1999--Archives | |
| Organizations/Corporations: | |
| Kent State University. Commission on K.S.U. Violence | |
| Ohio. Select Legislative Subcommittee on Campus Unrest | |
| Kent State University--History | |
| Functions: | |
| Universities and colleges--Administration | |
| Places: | |
| Kent (Ohio) | |
| Occupations: | |
| College administrators | |
| Material Types: | |
| Correspondence | |
| Reports | |
| Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) | |
| Questionnaires | |
| Surveys (documents) | |
Detailed Description of The Collection
Series 1: Ohio Select Legislative Sub-Committee on Campus Unrest, 1970-1971
| Box 2 / Folder 1 |
| Correspondence: Ohio Select Legislative Committee on Campus Violence, 1970 |
| Box 2 / Folder 1 |
| Correspondence: Ohio Select Legislative Sub-Committee Interim Report, 1970 |
| Box 2 / Folder 2 |
| Correspondence: Development of Commission on KSU Violence, 1970 |
| Box 2 / Folder 3 |
| Membership list Ohio Select State Legislative Sub-Committee, 1970 |
| Box 2 / Folder 4 |
| Events Planning: Visit of Ohio Select Legislative Sub-Committee, 1970 |
| Box 2 / Folder 5 |
| Dr. Eugene P. Wenniger statement to Ohio Select Legislative Sub-Committee, 1971 |
Series 2: May 4 Aftermath Questionnaires and Surveys, 1970
| Box 2 / Folder 6 |
| Correspondence: May 4 questionnaires, 1970-1971 |
| Box 2 / Folder 7 |
| Instructions for data analysis, 1970 |
| Box 2 / Folder 8 |
| KSU student questionnaires and surveys, 1970 |
| Box 2 / Folder 9 |
| KSU faculty and staff questionnaires and surveys, 1970 |
| Box 2 / Folder 10 |
| College of Arts and Science questionnaires, 1970 |
| Box 2 / Folder 11 |
| Responses to questionnaires and surveys, 1970 |
Series 3: Reports, 1970-1971
| Box 2 / Folder 12 |
| Ohio Select Legislative Committee interim report on campus disturbances, 1970 |
| Box 2 / Folder 13 |
| Report: Public Response and Private Feeling: Reaction to the Kent State Situation, 1971 |
| Box 2 / Folder 14 |
| Reaction to the Kent State Situation, interview notes and research, 1970 |
Series 4: Miscellaneous, 1969-1970
| Box 2 / Folder 15 |
| News Clippings, 1969-1971 |
| Box 2 / Folder 16 |
| Policies and Guidelines on Campus Disturbances, 1969-1970 |
| Box 2 / Folder 17 |
| KSU President Robert White statement on campus disturbances, 1970 |
