San Francisco State Special, Part II

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Film Date
1968
Film Reference Number
KQN 153-2
Description
Part II of a KQED news special at San Francisco State College featuring Peter Radcliffe (President of the SFSC Federation of Teachers) speaking out against the Board of Trustees decision to undermine President John Summerskill's authority by denying California College Presidents the right to decide whether or not a police presence is required on campus. He concludes that "San Francisco State College had become a pawn in California state politics." There are views of public speaking from students Summerskill and John Gerassi concerning the students involved in the attack on James Vaszko. Ends with scenes from a student sit-in.
Format
16mm newsfilm