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Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center records

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Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center records

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Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center records

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Repository: Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
Title: Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center records
Inclusive Date(s): 1970-2014
Bulk Date(s): 2009-2013
Author: Finding aid prepared by Rennie Greenfield, April 2016
Creation: Finding aid encoded by Rennie Greenfield using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2016
Origination: Kent State University. May 4 Visitors Center
Extent: 6.5 cubic feet (5 record storage boxes and 2 flat oversize boxes)
Physical Location: 11th floor (May 4 Collection, Boxes 222-228)
Finding Aid Identifier: OhKeUSC0175
Abstract: These records chronicle the efforts to establish and build the May 4 Visitors Center at Kent State University. They show the evolution of the museum's content and building design (also known as the script) as well as the audio visual materials used (also known as the media production). Additionally, these records contain the feedback solicited from various groups during the process and the efforts to obtain funding for the project.
Revision(s):
April 2017 - Revised
Language(s): The records are in English

History of the Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center

After years of effort by a team of dedicated individuals, the May 4 Visitors Center opened its doors in May of 2013 with filmmaker Oliver Stone and PBS news anchor Gwen Ifill participating as part of the dedication ceremony. A project years in the making, the center uses a range of audio visual materials (media production) to tell the story of the months leading up to the Kent State Shootings, the events of May 4, 1970, and the historical impact felt in the aftermath. Faculty, administrators, students, community members, veterans, and humanities scholars worked together with local historians to determine the museum's content and design the Visitors Center, a process known as script writing. Feedback was solicited from all circles through public forums and focus groups. The project was made possible by a 300,000 dollar grant from the National Endowment of the Humanities and by a combined 667,000 dollars in funding from all 16 deans from every Kent State campus and college. The design firm of Gallagher and Associates worked with Kent State to design the displays. Exhibits were constructed by Exhibit Concepts, Inc. Laura Davis and Carole Barbato along with GTOO Media produced a film titled, "A Turning Point" which shows on a loop in the center's second gallery. The film won the Golden Eagle Award from the Council on International Non Theatrical Events in 2013. The Visitors Center also received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Ohio Local History Alliance (OLHA) in 2014. The Visitors Center is located in room 101 of Taylor Hall, 300 Midway Drive on the Kent State Campus.

Scope and Content

This collection contains materials from the May 4 Visitors Center from its conception to its opening and operation. There are building and design plans showing multiple revisions throughout the process. Likewise, the original script (a literal representation of every item in the museum and its placement) for the museum and the many revisions that followed are represented as well. There are also materials from the May 4 walking tour, the media production for the museum, the various meetings and consultations throughout the process, and news clippings regarding the center. Additionally, there are items from several grant proposals and efforts to fund the center.

Statement of Arrangement

This collection has been arranged into the following nine series:
Series 1: Exhibition Scripts
Series 2: Grant Proposals
Series 3: Building Designs and Plans
Series 4: Vendor Information: Gallagher and Associates Design
Series 5: Media Production
Series 6: Development of the Visitors Center
Sub-Series 1: Public Feedback Fourms
Sub-Series 2: Scholars Meetings
Sub-Series 3: Kent Team Meeting
Sub-Series 4: Consultations
Series 7: Walking Tour
Series 8: Clippings
Series 9: Visitors Center Dedication
Series 10: Student Projects Related to Visitors Center Development


Restrictions on Access

Some information included in this collection is restricted due to the presence of information protected by privacy laws. This information has been redacted where present on documents in the collection. Un-redacted originals, in all cases, have been retained by Special Collections and Archives.

Preferred Citation

Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center records. May 4 Collection. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Subject Headings
The following subjects are found in this collection:

Subjects:
Kent State Shootings, Kent, Ohio, 1970
Kent State Shootings, Kent, Ohio, 1970--Anniversaries, etc.
Kent State University--Buildings--History
Student movements - Ohio - Kent
May 4 Memorial (Kent, Ohio)
Kent State University. May 4 Visitors Center
Kent State University. Taylor Hall
Persons:
Davis, Laura L.
Lewis, Jerry M. (Jerry Middleton), 1937-
Organizations/Corporations:
Kent State University. May 4 Task Force
Functions:
Universities and colleges--Administration
Places:
Kent (Ohio)
Material Types:
Administrative records
Announcements
Architectural drawings (visual works)
Audiovisual materials
Brochures
Budgets
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Contracts
Correspondence
Fliers (printed matter)
Grant proposals
Proposals
Questionnaires



Detailed Description of the Collection

Series 1: Exhibition Scripts, 2008-2012
Scope and Content
A museum script tells the story of the exhibition from entrance to exit much the way a film script tells the story of a movie from start to finish. It includes a description of every item on display and its placement in the collection as it would appear to a visitor walking through the displays.
Box 222 / Folder 1
Conceptual Outline: Permanent Exhibit, April 10, 2008
Box 222 / Folder 2
Content Outline: Permanent Exhibit, September 1, 2009
Box 222 / Folder 3
Preliminary Exhibit Outline for Discussion, October 12, 2009
Box 222 / Folder 4
Exhibit Storyline, October 21, 2009
Box 222 / Folder 5
Exhibit Outline for Approval: Draft, November 4, 2009
Box 222 / Folder 6
Exhibit Outline: Draft 2, November 24, 2009
Box 222 / Folder 7
Exhibit Outline: Draft 3, December 7, 2009
Box 222 / Folder 8
May 4 Exhibit Big Ideas, December 15, 2009
Box 222 / Folder 9
Exhibit Outline for Approval, December 15, 2009
Box 222 / Folder 10
Exhibit Outline for Approval, December 17, 2009
Box 222 / Folder 11
Exhibit Outline for Approval, January 5, 2010
Box 222 / Folder 12
Draft Script #1, March 25, 2010
Box 222 / Folder 13
Exhibit Script Draft (2 copies), June 30, 2010
Box 222 / Folder 14
Exhibit Script Draft (Master Copy), September-October 2010
Box 222 / Folder 15
Exhibit Script Master Copy, November 18, 2010
Box 222 / Folder 16
Exhibit Script Master Copy (laptop), November 29, 2010
Box 222 / Folder 17
Exhibit Script Master Copy (laptop), December 3, 2010
Box 222 / Folder 18
Exhibit Script, January 3, 2011
Box 222 / Folder 19
Exhibit Script, February 2011
Box 222 / Folder 20
Exhibit Script Master Copy, March 15, 2011
Box 222 / Folder 21
Exhibit Script Master Copy, April 11, 2011
Box 222 / Folder 22
Exhibit Script Master Copy 3 Review Copy, June 29, 2011
Box 222 / Folder 23
Exhibit Script Master Copy, December 12, 2011
Box 222 / Folder 24
Exhibit Script Master Copy (1 of 2), February 13, 2012
Box 222 / Folder 25
Exhibit Script Master Copy (2 of 2), February 13, 2012
Box 222 / Folder 26
Exhibit Script Master Copy, February 14, 2012
Box 222 / Folder 27
Exhibit Script Master Copy, March 9, 2012
Box 222 / Folder 28
Exhibit Script Master Copy, March 30, 2012
Box 222 / Folder 29
Exhibit Script Mast Copy (updated), May 18, 2012
Box 222 / Folder 30
Exhibit Script Addendum Gallery 3 Reactions Wall, August 2, 2012
Box 223 / Folder 1
Jerry Lewis Review of Exhibit Script Master Copy, October 6, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 2
Reviewer Comments and Suggestions (1 of 2), 2011
Box 223 / Folder 3
Reviewer Comments and Suggestions (2 of 2), 2011
Box 223 / Folder 4
Reviewer Comments: "The Price of Freedom", undated
Box 223 / Folder 5
Reviewer Comments: Vietnam War Pillar, undated
Box 223 / Folder 6
Evaluation Form Sample Copy, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 7
Bernard, Billy. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 8
Bowers, Michael. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 9
Clark, Laura. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 10
Colello, Amber. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 11
Cooper, Mallory. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 12
Davis, Elizabeth. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 13
Farris, Amanda. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 14
Filzer, Noah. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 15
Foraker, Brianna. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 16
Gordon, Krysta. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 17
Guzio, Matt. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 18
Hamilton, Nicole. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 19
Hutchinson, Matt. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 20
Jones, Dyson. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 21
Kapler, Rebecca. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 22
Kazimer, Rachel. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 23
Kokandy, Dave. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 24
Lab, Logan. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 25
Lahau, Ron. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 26
Libby, Alyssa. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 27
Marrow, Jim. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 28
Nagy, Cathy. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 29
Newell, Ricardo. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 30
Pifer, Katie. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 31
Psurny, Brittany. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 32
Putka, Dave. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 33
Rager, Stephanie. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 34
Reed, Byrum. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 35
Richardson, Allen. Evaluation Form, 2010
Box 223 / Folder 36
Sammons, Kate. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 37
Shelton, Crystol. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 38
Thomas, Michille. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 39
Vakeva, Mary Amanda. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 40
Williams, CJ. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 41
Willis, Amanda. Evaluation Form, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 42
Winter, Jay. Evaluation Form, 2011

Series 2: Grant Proposals, 2006-2013
Box 223 / Folder 43
"Site of Protest, Site of Mourning, Site of Change: Kent State 1970 and American Culture" NEH Grant Final Copy, 2006-2007
Box 223 / Folder 44
"Site of Protest, Site of Mourning, Site of Change: Kent State 1970 and American Culture" NEH Grant Supplemental Materials, 2006-2007
Box 223 / Folder 45
"The Meaning of May 4 then and Now: A Public History Visitors Center at Kent State" NEH Grant Final Copy, 2008-2009
Box 223 / Folder 46
"The Meaning of May 4 then and Now: A Public History Visitors Center at Kent State"NEH Grant Supplemental Materials, 2008-2009
Box 223 / Folder 47
The Colombe Foundation: Proteus Fund to Promote Peace, 2009
Box 223 / Folder 48
Herb Block Foundation: Defending Basic Freedoms Program, 2009
Box 223 / Folder 49
Save Our History: Remembering 1970, 2009
Box 223 / Folder 50
"The Human Face, The Living Voice of History: making Meaning of May 4" Ohio Humanities Council. Final Copy, Drafts, Budget, 2009
Box 223 / Folder 51
"The Human Face, The Living Voice of History: Making Meaning of May 4" Ohio Humanities Council Supplemental Materials, 2009
Box 223 / Folder 52
"Remember the Past, Shape the Future: May 4, 1970" NEH Grant Proposal, 2009-2010
Box 223 / Folder 53
"Remember the Past, Shape the Future: May 4, 1970" NEH Guidelines and Budget, 2009-2010
Box 223 / Folder 54
"Making Meaning of May 4th: the Kent State Shootings in American History" NEH Grant Proposal, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 55
"Making Meaning of May 4th: the Kent State Shootings in American History" NEH Guidelines and Budget, 2011-2012
Box 223 / Folder 56
"Making Meaning of May 4th: the Kent State Shootings in American History" NEH Supplemental Materials, 2011
Box 223 / Folder 57
"Making Meaning of May 4th: the Kent State Shootings in American History" NEH Reports, 2011-2013

Series 3: Building Designs and Plans, 2002-2013
Box 224 / Folder 1
Taylor Hall Floor Plans from the Office of the University Architect, April 2002
Box 224 / Folder 2
Taylor Hall Renovations to First Floor and Library, August 2007-September 2007
Box 224 / Folder 3
Nordquist Sign Company: Custom Fabricated Cabinet, January 2009
Box 224 / Folder 4
Gallagher and Associates Design Plans, March 31, 2009
Box 224 / Folder 5
Gallagher and Associates: Concept, October 21, 2009
Box 224 / Folder 6
Gallagher and Associates Design Plans, April 6, 2010
Box 224 / Folder 7
Gallagher and Associates Design Plans, November 11, 2011
Box 224 / Folder 8
Gallagher and Associates Design Plans, December 16, 2011
Box 224 / Folder 9
Gallagher and Associates -- Revision 1 Submittal, January 31, 2012
Box 224 / Folder 10
Gallagher and Associates Design Plans, January 31, 2012
Box 225 / Folder 1
Shop Drawings for May 4 Visitors Centerby Exhibit Concepts, February 17, 2012
Scope and Content
Shop Drawings are a set of drawings produced by the contractor that show designs for cabinets and other museum components used in displays.
Box 225 / Folder 2
Shop Drawings for May 4 Visitors Center by Exhibit Design (Revisions), April 20, 2012
Box 225 / Folder 3
Eight Panels Showing the Working Design for the May 4 Visitors Center by Gallagher and Associates, April 6, 2010

Series 4: Vendor Information: Gallagher and Associates Design, 2007-2010
Box 226 / Folder 1
Exhibit Design Project Phases Overview, Schedule, and Proposal, 2007-2010
Box 226 / Folder 2
Script Phase Preparation Recommendations, undated
Box 226 / Folder 3
Estimates and Contracts, 2008-2010
Box 226 / Folder 4
Promotional Booklet, undated
Box 226 / Folder 5
Samples of Potential Screen Options, undated
Box 226 / Folder 6
Fact Finding Trip to Washington D.C., 2007-2009
Box 226 / Folder 7
Correspondence Regarding Washington D.C. Visit, 2007

Series 5: Media Production, 1971-2013
Scope and Content
Media production encompasses all of the audio, visual, writing, and producing that goes into creating museum content. In this case, it includes all of the visuals used in the Visitors Center: the sound clips and music, the video production for the film "A Turing Point," and the artistic renderings of all of the museum's historical content.
Box 226 / Folder 8
Kent State Visitors Center Workshop Meeting, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 9
Ray Charles AV-1 Intro Theater, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 10
Narrative Copyscript, August 10, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 11
MFA Acting Students May 4 Voiceover Project, undated
Box 226 / Folder 12
May 4 Visitors Center Exhibit Story Line, October 20, 2009
Box 226 / Folder 13
Objects and Artifacts for the May 4 Visitors Center Permanent Exhibit, 2010
Box 226 / Folder 14
Suggested AV Hardware List for Visitors Center, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 15
Visitors Center Brochure Edits with Notes, 2013
Box 226 / Folder 16
Reference Videoclips Supplied by Vendor, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 17
May 4 Voices Excerpts for Consideration in Visitors Center Exhibit, undated
Box 226 / Folder 18
Video Outtakes for May 4 Visitors Center, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 19
Contract Information on May 4 Photographs/Newspapers, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 20
Concept Art, 2010
Box 226 / Folder 21
Photo Clearances Other than Gallery 2, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 22
Howard Ruffner Photographs (copies), 2012
Restrictions on Use
Photographs are for research use only. Permission from copyright holder(s) must be obtained for any other use, including publication.
Box 226 / Folder 23
May 4 Top of the Commons Slides (copies), undated
Box 226 / Folder 24
Gallery 1 and Gallery 2 Film Review Notes, 2012
Scope and Content
All of the following gallery files contain descriptions of the various audio and visual elements included in their respective sections of the museum. They are arranged thematically and contain detailed run downs of each individual photograph, sound clip, video, or graphic used.
Box 226 / Folder 25
Gallery 1: The Context -- Segment Options, undated
Box 226 / Folder 26
Gallery 1: Vietnam, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 27
Gallery 1: Generation Gap, undated
Box 226 / Folder 28
Gallery 1: Social Justice, undated
Box 226 / Folder 29
Gallery 1: Polaroid Photos (copies), undated
Box 226 / Folder 30
Gallery 1: Plaintiff's Exhibit Photographs (copies), undated
Box 226 / Folder 31
Gallery 1: AV Treatment, February 14, 2012
Scope and Content
Treatments describe the continuing evolution of the museum as it moves from its script toward final production. They are more than an outline of materials and often include a rough description of the audio and visual elements to be used much like a story board for a film production.
Box 226 / Folder 32
Gallery 1: AV Treatment, April 5, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 33
Gallery 1: AV Revised Treatment, March 28, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 34
Gallery 2: Film Final Edits, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 35
Gallery 2: Feedback on Revised Film, February 2013
Box 226 / Folder 36
Gallery 2: Stringer with KSU Comments, June 18, 2012
Scope and Content
A Stringer is a second by second detailed breakdown of a film's content. It is the step completed after a script and a treatment are produced that describes exactly the images, dialog, and audio to be used for production.
Box 226 / Folder 37
Gallery 2: Stringer New KSU Revisions, July 3, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 38
Gallery 2: Stringer, July 18, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 39
Gallery 2: Stringer, August 27, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 40
Gallery 2: AV Film Edit Script, June 7, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 41
Gallery 2: Film Master Punch List, November 2012
Scope and Content
A Punch List is a document prepared near the end of a project that describes work that needs to be finished before the end of the project. It contains notes, timetables, and action items that help organize the final stages of a project.
Box 226 / Folder 42
Gallery 2: Film Permission Clearances, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 43
Gallery 2: Photos Used in Film, undated
Box 226 / Folder 44
Gallery 2: Review and preliminary AV Treatment, January 29, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 45
Gallery 3: Reaction Wall, undated
Box 226 / Folder 46
Gallery 3: Audio Wall, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 47
Gallery 3: Reaction Wall and Response Stations Styleframes, June 2012
Scope and Content
The Styleframes in this case are options the Visitors Center considered during the production of its visual media. These frames are included in the museum's third gallery and show the various choices provided by the GTOO Media Production Company.
Box 226 / Folder 48
Gallery 3: Contributors, undated
Box 226 / Folder 49
Gallery 3: Reaction Station Assets, undated
Box 226 / Folder 50
Gallery 3: Kiosk Headings, undated
Box 226 / Folder 51
Film Treatment, December 14, 2011
Box 226 / Folder 52
Film Treatment Version 2, January 24, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 53
Film Treatment Version 4, March 27, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 54
Film Treatment Version 5, April 4, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 55
KSU Elements Status Grid, 2011-2012
Scope and Content
This Status Grid is a spreadsheet that shows the vendors, clearance status, cost, and payment of the various elements assembled by GTOO Media Production Company. It is a detailed breakdown of audio visual materials used, where they originated from, and their associated costs and permissions.
Box 226 / Folder 56
Permissions and Licensing, 2011-2012
Box 226 / Folder 57
Background Research, 2007-2011
Box 226 / Folder 58
Media Release Form, undated
Box 226 / Folder 59
Proofreading and Style Guidelines, 2012-2013
Box 226 / Folder 60
Flyers, Brochures, and Publications, 2009-2012
Box 226 / Folder 61
List of Media Production One time Costs and Vendors, 2012
Box 226 / Folder 62
Waypoint (Storyboards) 1: Visitors Center, undated
Box 226 / Folder 63
Waypoint (Storyboards) 2: ROTC, undated
Box 226 / Folder 64
Waypoint (Storyboards) 3: Victory Bell, undated
Box 226 / Folder 65
Waypoint (Storyboards) 4: Top of Commons, undated
Box 226 / Folder 66
Waypoint (Storyboards) 5: Pagoda, undated
Box 226 / Folder 67
Waypoint (Storyboards) 6: Parking Lot, undated
Box 226 / Folder 68
Waypoint (Storyboards) 7: May 4, undated
Box 226 / Folder 69
Correspondence Regarding Audio Visual Production for May 4 Visitors Center, December 2009-November 2012
Box 226 / Folder 70
DVD: Meet the Designers of the May 4 Visitors Center, 2013
Box 226 / Folder 71
DVD: The Place of May 4 and The May 4 Visitors Center in American History, 2013
Box 226 / Folder 72
CD: School of Visual Communication and Design Samples, undated
Scope and Content
These are digital samples from the School of Visual Communication and Design at Kent State University submitted to the Visitors Center for possible contract work. The Center ultimately decided to use GTOO Media Production and Design but did consider other bids from the School of Visual Communication and Design at the time.

Series 6: Development and Feedback: Visitors Center Forums, 1995-2013

Sub-Series 1: Public Feedback Forums, 2007-2009
Box 227 / Folder 1
May 4 Visitors Center Foundation Document, March, 2009
Box 227 / Folder 2
Vision, Mission, and Objectives, November, 2007
Box 227 / Folder 3
May 4 Visitors Center Content Outline Final Draft, 2009
Box 227 / Folder 4
Schedules and Goals, 2009
Box 227 / Folder 5
Publicity and Outreach, 2009
Box 227 / Folder 6
University Conversation, April, 2009
Box 227 / Folder 7
Community Conversation, April, 2009
Box 227 / Folder 8
Feedback, 2009
Box 227 / Folder 9
Comments Posted on recordpub.com, 2009
Box 227 / Folder 10
Notes, undated
Box 227 / Folder 11
Correspondence, February, 2009-March, 2009
Box 227 / Folder 12
On Campus Feedback - Sharing Your Thoughts, 2009

Sub-Series 2: Scholars Meetings, 2007-2010
Box 227 / Folder 13
Visitors Center Scholar Weekend, February 2009-March 2009
Box 227 / Folder 14
Foundation Documents and Content Outline, 2009-2010
Box 227 / Folder 15
May 4 Chronology for Scholars Workshop, undated
Box 227 / Folder 16
Rough Edit Transcript for May 4 Scholars Meeting, February, 2009
Box 227 / Folder 17
Scholars Discussions, February, 2009
Box 227 / Folder 18
Museum Display Ideas and Notes, 2009
Scope and Content
These are brochures and other promotional materials from museums around the country similar in size and scope to the Visitors Center used in the scholars meeting to generate ideas.

Sub-Series 3: Kent Team Meeting, 1995-2013
Scope and Content
These materials were gathered from several years of research into the Kent State shootings and used for the Kent team Meeting which took place in the fall of 2009.
Box 227 / Folder 19
Proposal for a May 4 Visitors Center, 2006-2008
Box 227 / Folder 20
May 4 Visitors Center Revised Proposal, 2006
Box 227 / Folder 21
Sarah Lund-Goldstein Visitors Center Proposals, 2009
Box 227 / Folder 22
May 4 Visitors Center: Vision, Mission, and Objectives, 2007
Box 227 / Folder 23
Agendas, Minutes, and Notes, 2007-2010
Box 227 / Folder 24
May 4 Visitors Center Meeting, September 16, 2009
Box 227 / Folder 25
Correspondence from Provost Regarding Funding, 2007
Box 227 / Folder 26
Feasibility Committee Request: Preserving the May 4 Site as an Historic Landmark, 1995
Box 227 / Folder 27
Thank You Lists, undated
Scope and Content
These lists are the only known compilation of all the people who worked to create the Visitors Center.
Box 227 / Folder 28
40th Anniversary May 4 Marketing and Communications, undated
Box 227 / Folder 29
Jerry Lewis and Thomas R. Hensley "Inquire, Learn, Reflect - A May 4 Visitors Center", 2007
Box 227 / Folder 30
Letters in Support of the Visitors Center, 2006
Box 227 / Folder 31
Exhibit Design Project Phases Overview, undated
Box 227 / Folder 32
May 4 Site Correspondence, Notes, and Maps, 2000-2006
Box 227 / Folder 33
Visitors Center Correspondence, 2007
Box 227 / Folder 34
Benchmarking for the May 4 Visitors Center, undated

Sub-Series 4: Consultations, 2000-2010
Box 227 / Folder 35
Proposals for a May 4 Visitors Center, 2007-2010
Box 227 / Folder 36
Visitors Center Review Process, July, 2011
Box 227 / Folder 37
University Conversation, April, 2009
Box 227 / Folder 38
Visitors Center Meetings, 2007-2009
Box 227 / Folder 39
Consultant Review, January, 2010
Box 227 / Folder 40
Work Plan for May 4 Visitors Center Implementation, 2011-2012
Box 227 / Folder 41
Evaluation of May 4 Visitors Center Exhibit Walkthrough - Surveys, 2010
Box 227 / Folder 42
Reviewers Evaluation Form, Summer, 2010
Box 227 / Folder 43
Reviewer Response Sheet, April, 2012
Box 227 / Folder 44
Scholar Revisions Spring 2012, April, 2012
Box 227 / Folder 45
Exhibit Plan with Reviewer Comments, 2009-2010
Box 227 / Folder 46
"What Happened on May 4th" Film Treatment Version 5 based on March 30 Revisions (Reviewer's Copy), April, 2012
Box 227 / Folder 47
Gallery Audio Visual Treatment with Scholars' Revisions, 2012
Box 227 / Folder 48
NEH Scholar Consultants, 2008-2012
Box 227 / Folder 49
Research Materials, undated
Box 227 / Folder 50
Articles by Don Mitchell, 2005
Box 227 / Folder 51
Notes, 2007-2008
Box 227 / Folder 52
Correspondence: Consulting on May 4 Projects (1 of 2), 2006-2008
Box 227 / Folder 53
Correspondence: Consulting on May 4 Projects (2 of 2), 2010-2012
Box 227 / Folder 54
Review of the May 4 Visitors Center Script, November, 2007-November 2011
Box 227 / Folder 55
May 4 Visitors Center Fundraising, 2000-2009
Box 227 / Folder 56
Feedback on May 4 Walking Tour Documentary, undated

Series 7: Walking Tour, 2009-2010
Box 228 / Folder 1
Historic Site Walking Tour Dedication and Brochure, 2010
Box 228 / Folder 2
Audio Script First Draft, October 19, 2009
Box 228 / Folder 3
Audio Script Working Draft, November 5, 2009
Box 228 / Folder 4
Audio Script Working Draft, November 6, 2009
Box 228 / Folder 5
Audio Script Main Draft, November 8, 2009
Box 228 / Folder 6
Audio Script Draft, November 19, 2009
Box 228 / Folder 7
Audio Script Draft, December 7, 2009
Box 228 / Folder 8
Audio Script Final, January 9, 2010
Box 228 / Folder 9
Trail Markers -- Drafts, 2009
Box 228 / Folder 10
Trail Marker Drafts -- Feedback, 2009
Box 228 / Folder 11
Trail Markers -- Final Copies, undated
Box 228 / Folder 12
Budget for Trail Markers, January 2009
Box 228 / Folder 13
Outline of April 30 - May 4, 1970 - Chronology with Notes, 2009
Box 228 / Folder 14
May 4 Site Walking Tour Timeline, 2009
Box 228 / Folder 15
Site Plan, December 2009
Box 228 / Folder 16
Site Maps, undated

Series 8: Clippings, 2006-2013
Box 228 / Folder 17
Clippings, 2006-2009
Box 228 / Folder 18
Clippings, 2012
Box 228 / Folder 19
Clippings, 2013
Box 228 / Folder 20
Clippings, undated

Series 9: Visitors Center Dedication, 2013
Box 228 / Folder 21
Information Packet Given Out at the Dedication, undated
Box 228 / Folder 22
Oliver Stone Panel Event, 2013
Box 228 / Folder 23
Gwen Ifill Panel Event, 2013
Box 228 / Folder 24
Gwen Ifill Visit, 2013
Box 228 / Folder 25
Todd Diacon Remarks, 2013
Box 228 / Folder 26
Lester Lefton Remarks, 2013
Box 228 / Folder 27
DVD: Dedication of the May 4 Visitors Center, "History and Memory in Film", 2013
Box 228 / Folder 28
Planning (for Dedication events), 2013

Series 10: Student Projects Related to Visitors Center Development, 2009-2012
Box 228 / Folder 29
Student Projects: Correspondence Regarding Expository Prose Class Projects, 2009
Scope and Content
Memo from Gerry Winter, Writing Program Coordinator to Laura Davis about student projects completed for an Expository Prose class which were related to the development of the Visitor Center and prepared by students as possible outreach and educational content that might be utilized in some way by the Center.
Box 228 / Folder 30
Student Projects: Calabrese, Elizabeth. "Brochures on Slain Students", 2009
Box 228 / Folder 31
Student Projects: Crader, David. "Training of the Ohio National Guard", 2009
Box 228 / Folder 32
Student Projects: Hennessy, Nicole. "The Minds of Revolution", 2009
Box 228 / Folder 33
Student Projects: Paumier, Brianne. "The Shots that Changed a Nation", 2009
Box 228 / Folder 34
Student Projects: Smith, Rachel. "Art Made as a Response to May 4th", 2009
Box 228 / Folder 35
Student Projects: Sulhan, Erica. "Kent State Shootings", 2009
Box 228 / Folder 36
Student Projects: Tosadu, Samantha. "The Shaping of May 4th 1970", 2009
Box 228 / Folder 37
Student Projects: Katona, Brian. Internship Report and Reflection, 2012