Subject File. Hull University: Student Sit-Ins

Reference No:
U DJS/1/42
Dates:
1968-1972
Description:

Contains papers relating to a University of Hull student sit-in over Reckitt & Colman's involvement in South Africa. Contains references to: organisational structure of other universities; appointment of personal chairs; Spokesman Pamphlet No.30 titled 'Company University - The Hull Sit-In' written by People First Society and Hull University Union; public meeting in Hull re Imperial Trypewriters (Leicester) struggle; suggestion that the University sell its shares in Reckitt and Colman in opposition to Apartheid; Staff Socialist Group.

Papers comprise: letters; memoranda; circulars; press cuttings; manuscript notes; statistics; Spokesman Pamphlet No.30; statements from University Council and undergraduate students; draft article. Correspondents include: David Rubinstein; R.W. Drinkwater.

Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
1 file
Language:
Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull University Archives
Collection:
Records of John Saville (1916-2009)