Scope and Contents

The records consist of materials related to student demonstrations and strikes in May 1970. Topics of the protests included ROTC, and the war in Vietnam. Materials include newspaper clippings, copies of student flyers, as well as press releases. There are also copies of typewritten notes of timeline of events, damage to buildings, and class attendance. There is also a flyer about Bobby Seale in the Bulletins and Announcements folder.

Content Description The Paul Shirilla collection contains Michigan State University and regional flyers and bulletins relating to protests of ROTC and the Vietnam War. Also included is material about a student strike of classes. There is also an ASMSU referendum ballot or survey about the strike issues, statements from Michigan State University President Wharton, an issue of Faculty News, and an issue of Swill and Squeal. Other materials include environmental activism flyers, an MSU Environmental Teach-In...