Correspondence regarding new civil rights program
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Title
Correspondence regarding new civil rights program
Subject
Commission proposal to increase diversity in Lewisburg and Bucknell
Description
In this official correspondence from May of 1968, John F. Zeller (1919-2010) (‘41; Vice President of Bucknell from 1955-1984; Interim President of Bucknell in 1984) suggests to Charles Watts (1926-2001) (University President from 1964-1976) that Bucknell should "do something for civil rights on all levels." He proposes a commission be appointed to develop a program to bring more black students and faculty to Bucknell in order to contribute to what he calls “the economic needs of the American negro.” His multi-tiered plan includes free housing for black families who move to Lewisburg and the immediate hire of 5-6 black faculty.
Creator
John F. Zeller, VP
Source
Bucknell University, Office of the President
Publisher
The Griot Institute
Date
May 20, 1968
Type
Image, Text, Correspondence
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