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The Newark Experience

Archival Collections

Black Organization of Students Records (1967-1973)
Records of the student group that took over Conklin Hall on February 24, 1969. Among other things, includes correspondance, statements, position papers, meeting transcripts and event flyers.
Records of the Rutgers University Office of the President (Mason Welch Gross): 1936, 1945-1971
Mason Gross was the President of the University at the time of the Conklin Hall takeover. In addition to clippings, reports, official statements issued and other items relating to the protest, correspondence includes complaints received criticizing Rutgers' handling of student protests.