Repository:

Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Title:

May 4 20th Commemoration records

Inclusive Date(s):

1985-1991

Bulk Date(s):

1990-1991

Author:

Finding aid prepared by Kristin Cole

Creation:

Finding aid encoded by Anita Clary using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2017

Description Rules:

Finding aid prepared using DACS 2nd Edition

Origination:

Kent State University

Extent:

1 cubic feet (1 record storage box)

Physical Location:

12th floor (May 4 Collection, Box 105)

Finding Aid Identifier:

OhKeUSC0187

Abstract:

The collection contains records related to the May 4 20th Commemoration, which occurred in 1990, and includes correspondence, press releases, programs, and other documents.

Revision(s):

July 2017 - Revised by Anita Clary

Language(s):

The records are in English.

History of May 4 20th Commemoration

The 20th Commemoration of the shootings on May 4, 1970 remains one of the largest attended of all the annual gatherings. Preparations began a few years in advance, culminating in the official creation of the May 4 20th Anniversary Commission, at the behest of President Michael Schwartz, in 1989. Among other obligations, the Commission issued a report with recommendations for the Commemoration. These recommendations included the establishment of a platform party and a list of possible speakers and events for May 4, 1990. In addition, the May 4 Memorial, designed by Bruno Ast, was formally dedicated at the 20th Commemoration on May 4, 1990.

Scope and Content

The collection contains materials pertaining to the 20th Commemoration of the Kent State shootings that occurred on May 4, 1970. These materials include correspondence, Memorial Dedication Ceremony documents, periodicals, press releases, a photograph and bio for George McGovern who spoke at the Commemoration, programs for various events, and other documents.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject.

Related Material

Records from other May 4 commemoration events may be found in the following collections: Jerry M. Lewis Papers; Annual May 4 Commemoration Records; May 4 25th Anniversary Coordinating Committee Records; 30th May 4 Commemoration Committee Records.

Preferred Citation

May 4 20th Commemoration 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 -- Anniversaries, etc.
• Kent State Memorial (Kent, Ohio)
• Kent State Shootings, Kent, Ohio, 1970 -- Memorials
• Kent State University -- History
• Kent State University. May 4 20th Anniversary Commission -- Archives
• Kent (Ohio) -- History

Functions:

• Special events -- Planning

Occupations:

• College teachers
• College administrators

Material Types:

• Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
• Administrative records
• Press releases
• Business correspondence
• Correspondence

Detailed Description of the Collection