John Summerskill Resigns

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Film Date
2/22/68
Film Reference Number
KPIX 34723
Description
John Summerskill gives a press conference following his resignation as President of SF State College reflecting on prevailing student attitudes the California State college system and political interference in Higher Education. A crowd of students is seen chanting: "Hell no no suspensions!" outside the Administration Building and climbing inside through windows. KPIX's Ben Williams also summarizes the events leading up to Summerskill's resignation.
Format
16mm newsfilm